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House roll call 610 · 26th Congress · Jul 18, 1840

To concur in the Senate amendment to H.R. 6, said amendment to appropriate $30,000 for survey of coast to ascertain the practicability of establishing a navy ya

On Jul 18, 1840, the House voted 65–89 (HR 6). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 50–34, Others 15–55. 34 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
65
No
89
Did not vote
101
Date
Jul 18, 1840

By party

  • Democrats50 yes · 34 no · 43 didn’t vote
  • Others15 yes · 55 no · 58 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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-610/to-concur-in-the-senate-amendment-to-h-r (accessed 2026-10-17).