To order engrossment and third reading of H. R. 650, for the claim of the heirs of larkin smith.

On Jan 12, 1839, the House voted 64–79 (HR 650). Result: failed. By party: Others 57–27, Democrats 7–52. 7 members voted against their own party.

During the 25th Congress (1837–1838), Martin Van Buren was president.

Yes: 64
No: 79
Did not vote: 114
Date: Jan 12, 1839

By party

Democrats7 yes · 52 no · 75 didn’t vote
Others57 yes · 27 no · 38 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Joshua Lanier Martin D-AL voted yes
William L. May D-IL voted yes
Virgil Delphini Parris D-ME voted yes
Obadiah Titus D-NY voted yes
William Wilson Potter D-PA voted yes
Linn Banks D-VA voted yes
James Murray Mason D-VA voted yes

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

Cite or embed this page

Capitol Receipts, “To order engrossment and third reading of H…: House Vote, Jan 12, 1839,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/25-H-392/to-order-engrossment-and-third-reading-of-h-r (accessed 2026-10-17).