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House roll call 628 · 26th Congress · Jul 21, 1840

To order the previous question on passage of H.R. 446, a bill appropriating $55,000 for the protection of commerce on lake michigan by construction of harbors o

On Jul 21, 1840, the House voted 71–71 (HR 446). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 26–53, Others 45–18. 26 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
71
No
71
Did not vote
113
Date
Jul 21, 1840

By party

  • Democrats26 yes · 53 no · 48 didn’t vote
  • Others45 yes · 18 no · 65 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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