To concur in the Senate amendment to H.R. 6, said amendment to strike out: "for the purchase of a site and the construction of a dry dock for the naval service

On Jul 18, 1840, the House voted 95–50 (HR 6). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 81–5, Others 14–45. 5 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 95
No: 50
Did not vote: 110
Date: Jul 18, 1840

By party

Democrats81 yes · 5 no · 41 didn’t vote
Others14 yes · 45 no · 69 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Albert Smith D-ME voted no
Joseph Kille D-NJ voted no
Thomas Birdsall Jackson D-NY voted no
James De La Montanya D-NY voted no
John Holmes Prentiss D-NY 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 the Senate amendment to H.R. 6…: House Vote, Jul 18, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-609/to-concur-in-the-senate-amendment-to-h-r (accessed 2026-10-17).