To suspend the rules in order to consider the resolution calling on the secretary of navy for information in relation to the purchase contracts of the navy depa

On Feb 6, 1839, the House voted 90–60. Result: passed. By party: Others 76–5, Democrats 13–55, Independents 1–0. 13 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 90
No: 60
Did not vote: 107
Date: Feb 6, 1839

By party

Democrats13 yes · 55 no · 66 didn’t vote
Others76 yes · 5 no · 41 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Thomas Tucker Whittlesey D-CT voted yes
Jabez Young Jackson D-GA voted yes
Richard Fletcher D-MA voted yes
Thomas Birdsall Jackson D-NY voted yes
Abraham Vanderveer D-NY voted yes
Churchill Caldom Cambreleng D-NY voted yes
Zadock Pratt D-NY voted yes
John Edwards D-NY voted yes
Isaac Hopkins Bronson D-NY voted yes
William Henry Noble D-NY voted yes
Archibald Stuart D-VA 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.

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