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House roll call 617 · 26th Congress · Jul 20, 1840

To agree to Senate amendment to H.R. 5, that the President of the U.S. Suspend certain amount of appropriations in case of deficiency of customs receipts or fai

On Jul 20, 1840, the House voted 92–79 (HR 5). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 89–1, Others 3–78. 1 member voted against their own party.

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

Yes
92
No
79
Did not vote
84
Date
Jul 20, 1840

By party

  • Democrats89 yes · 1 no · 37 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 78 no · 47 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 agree to Senate amendment to H.R. 5, that…: House Vote, Jul 20…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-617/to-agree-to-senate-amendment-to-h-r-5 (accessed 2026-10-17).