To concur in Senate amendment to H.R. 6, said amendment to strike out the passage appropriating $60,000 for the build-ing of a steam vessel of war.

On Jul 18, 1840, the House voted 84–55 (HR 6). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 77–3, Others 7–52. 3 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 84
No: 55
Did not vote: 116
Date: Jul 18, 1840

By party

Democrats77 yes · 3 no · 47 didn’t vote
Others7 yes · 52 no · 69 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

William Parmenter D-MA voted no
Albert Smith D-ME voted no
Lemuel Paynter D-PA 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 concur in Senate amendment to H.R. 6…: House Vote, Jul 18, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-608/to-concur-in-senate-amendment-to-h-r-6 (accessed 2026-10-17).