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Senate roll call 38 · 26th Congress · Mar 4, 1840

To concur in the house amendment to the bill S. 179, (app. Mar. 4, 1840, 5 stat l 369), to continue the office of commissioner of pensions, and to transfer the

On Mar 4, 1840, the Senate voted 30–13 (S 179). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 24–3, Others 6–10. 3 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
30
No
13
Did not vote
17
Date
Mar 4, 1840

By party

  • Democrats24 yes · 3 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Others6 yes · 10 no · 12 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 concur in the house amendment to the bill…: Senate Vote, Mar 4…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-S-38/to-concur-in-the-house-amendment-to-the-bill (accessed 2026-10-17).