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Senate roll call 11 · 26th Congress · Jan 16, 1840

To amend S. 127 so as to prohibit the use of notes, bills, and paper issued under the authority of the U.S. Law, in payment of public dues, in payment of duties

On Jan 16, 1840, the Senate voted 33–6 (S 127). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 23–3, Others 10–3. 3 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
33
No
6
Did not vote
21
Date
Jan 16, 1840

By party

  • Democrats23 yes · 3 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Others10 yes · 3 no · 15 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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