To order engrossment and 3rd reading of H.R. 100.

On Jul 7, 1840, the Senate voted 32–6 (HR 100). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 21–5, Others 11–1. 5 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 32
No: 6
Did not vote: 22
Date: Jul 7, 1840

By party

Democrats21 yes · 5 no · 6 didn’t vote
Others11 yes · 1 no · 16 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Clement Comer Clay D-AL voted no
Robert John Walker D-MS voted no
Bedford Brown D-NC voted no
Robert Strange D-NC voted no
John Caldwell Calhoun D-SC voted no

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To order engrossment and 3rd reading of H.R…: Senate Vote, Jul 7, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-S-180/to-order-engrossment-and-3rd-reading-of-h-r (accessed 2026-10-17).