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House roll call 616 · 26th Congress · Jul 20, 1840

To concur in the Senate amendment to H.R. 5, said amendment for use of public works at fort snelling. (p. 544)

On Jul 20, 1840, the House voted 49–99 (HR 5). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 35–45, Others 14–54. 35 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
49
No
99
Did not vote
107
Date
Jul 20, 1840

By party

  • Democrats35 yes · 45 no · 47 didn’t vote
  • Others14 yes · 54 no · 60 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. 5…: House Vote, Jul 20, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-616/to-concur-in-the-senate-amendment-to-h-r (accessed 2026-10-17).