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House roll call 618 · 26th Congress · Jul 20, 1840

To order engrossment and third reading of H.R. 26, a bill making appropriations for the support of the military academy for 1840.

On Jul 20, 1840, the House voted 116–41 (HR 26). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 50–33, Others 66–8. 33 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
116
No
41
Did not vote
98
Date
Jul 20, 1840

By party

  • Democrats50 yes · 33 no · 44 didn’t vote
  • Others66 yes · 8 no · 54 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 order engrossment and third reading of…: House Vote, Jul 20, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-618/to-order-engrossment-and-third-reading-of-h-r (accessed 2026-10-17).