To concur in the amendment to H.R. 4, siad amendment to appropriate $5,000 for holding a treaty with cherokee indians.

On Jul 18, 1840, the House voted 61–78 (HR 4). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 2–72, Others 59–6. 2 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 61
No: 78
Did not vote: 116
Date: Jul 18, 1840

By party

Democrats2 yes · 72 no · 53 didn’t vote
Others59 yes · 6 no · 63 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Edward Cross D-AR voted yes
Jesse Atherton Bynum D-NC voted yes

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 concur in the amendment to H.R. 4, siad…: House Vote, Jul 18, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-602/to-concur-in-the-amendment-to-h-r-4 (accessed 2026-10-17).