To amend H.R. 601, by limiting the fees of district attorney and marshals and clerks, surplus of fees to be paid into the public treasury. (p. 205-2)

On Feb 24, 1841, the House voted 137–53 (HR 601). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 91–6, Others 46–47. 6 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 137
No: 53
Did not vote: 65
Date: Feb 24, 1841

By party

Democrats91 yes · 6 no · 30 didn’t vote
Others46 yes · 47 no · 35 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Albert Smith D-ME voted no
Albert Gallatin Brown D-MS voted no
Gouverneur Kemble D-NY voted no
Stephen Banks Leonard D-NY voted no
Robert Hanna Hammond D-PA voted no
John Campbell D-SC 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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