To amend, in the nature of a substitute to, the resolution concerning the n.y. Indian treaty, to provide that: in the opinion of the Senate, the resolution ough

On Jul 25, 1840, the Senate voted 19–19. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 12–12, Others 7–7. 12 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 19
No: 19
Did not vote: 22
Date: Jul 25, 1840

By party

Democrats12 yes · 12 no · 8 didn’t vote
Others7 yes · 7 no · 14 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Clement Comer Clay D-AL voted no
William Rufus de Vane King D-AL voted no
Ambrose Hundley Sevier D-AR voted no
William Savin Fulton D-AR voted no
Robert Carter Nicholas D-LA voted no
Reuel Williams D-ME voted no
Lewis Fields Linn D-MO voted no
Bedford Brown D-NC voted no
Robert Strange D-NC voted no
John Caldwell Calhoun D-SC voted no
Alexander Outlaw Anderson D-TN voted no
William Henry Roane D-VA 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 amend, in the nature of a substitute to…: Senate Vote, Jul 25, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-S-262/to-amend-in-the-nature-of-a-substitute-to (accessed 2026-10-17).