To consider the resolution condemning Congress for lack of action and concern with nonsensical speeches.

On Jan 14, 1839, the House voted 70–93. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 54–30, Others 16–63. 30 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 70
No: 93
Did not vote: 94
Date: Jan 14, 1839

By party

Democrats54 yes · 30 no · 50 didn’t vote
Others16 yes · 63 no · 43 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Reuben Chapman D-AL voted no
Archibald Yell D-AR voted no
Isaac Toucey D-CT voted no
Lancelot Phelps D-CT voted no
Hopkins Holsey D-GA voted no
Jesse Franklin Cleveland D-GA voted no
Seaton Grantland D-GA voted no
Adam Wilson Snyder D-IL voted no
William L. May D-IL voted no
Ratliff Boon D-IN voted no
John L. Murray D-KY voted no
Richard Fletcher D-MA voted no
Nathaniel Briggs Borden D-MA voted no
Francis Thomas D-MD voted no
Hugh Johnston Anderson D-ME voted no
John Curtis Brodhead D-NY voted no
Robert Mcclellan D-NY voted no
Zadock Pratt D-NY voted no
Arphaxed Loomis D-NY voted no
Amasa Junius Parker D-NY voted no
William H. Hunter D-OH voted no
Jacob Fry Jr. D-PA voted no
Charles Mcclure D-PA voted no
William Beatty D-PA voted no
Hugh Swinton Legaré D-SC voted no
Francis Everod Rives D-VA voted no
George Coke Dromgoole D-VA voted no
Archibald Stuart D-VA voted no
Linn Banks D-VA voted no
James Murray Mason D-VA voted no

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To consider the resolution condemning…: House Vote, Jan 14, 1839,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/25-H-393/to-consider-the-resolution-condemning-congress-for-lack-of (accessed 2026-10-17).