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Senate roll call 280 · 26th Congress · Jan 20, 1841

To pass the bill H.R. 536 (app. Feb. 2, 1841) to make temporary provisions for lunatics in the district of columbia.

On Jan 20, 1841, the Senate voted 41–6 (HR 536). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 22–5, Others 19–1. 5 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
41
No
6
Did not vote
13
Date
Jan 20, 1841

By party

  • Democrats22 yes · 5 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Others19 yes · 1 no · 8 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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Capitol Receipts, “To pass the bill H.R. 536 (app. Feb. 2…: Senate Vote, Jan 20, 1841,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-S-280/to-pass-the-bill-h-r-536-app-feb (accessed 2026-10-17).