To amend H.R. 539, a bill appropriating approximately $151,000 out of unexpended money in the treasury for the payment of pensions and half pay chargeable on TH

On Dec 28, 1840, the House voted 81–71 (HR 539). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 65–12, Others 16–59. 12 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 81
No: 71
Did not vote: 103
Date: Dec 28, 1840

By party

Democrats65 yes · 12 no · 50 didn’t vote
Others16 yes · 59 no · 53 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Thomas Smith D-IN voted no
Jr. Hillen Solomon D-MD voted no
Joseph Kille D-NJ voted no
Judson Allen D-NY voted no
Edward Rogers D-NY voted no
Lemuel Paynter D-PA voted no
John Davis D-PA voted no
Peter Newhard D-PA voted no
George Mcculloch D-PA voted no
Enos Hook D-PA voted no
Isaac Leet D-PA voted no
William Beatty D-PA voted no

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 amend H.R. 539, a bill appropriating…: House Vote, Dec 28, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-650/to-amend-h-r-539-a-bill-appropriating-approximately (accessed 2026-10-17).