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Senate roll call 189 · 26th Congress · Jul 9, 1840

To postpone until monday next, further consideration of S.RES. 2, proposing an amendment to the constitution of the U.S., so as to limit the term of office, of

On Jul 9, 1840, the Senate voted 21–19 (S 2). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 7–19, Others 14–0. 7 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes

21

No

19

Did not vote

20

Date

Jul 9, 1840

From Voteview roll call records.