To pass s.j.r. 16, as amended.

On Jul 10, 1840, the House voted 82–72 (SJR 16). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 79–6, Others 3–66. 6 members voted against their own party.

During the 26th Congress (1839–1840), Martin Van Buren was president.

Yes: 82
No: 72
Did not vote: 101
Date: Jul 10, 1840

By party

Democrats79 yes · 6 no · 42 didn’t vote
Others3 yes · 66 no · 59 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Zadok Casey D-IL voted no
Francis Thomas D-MD voted no
James Rogers D-SC voted no
Thomas De Lage Sumter D-SC voted no
John King Griffin D-SC voted no
George Coke Dromgoole D-VA voted no

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To pass s.j.r. 16, as amended.: House Vote, Jul 10, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-557/to-pass-s-j-r-16-as-amended (accessed 2026-10-17).