To suspend the rules in order to receive the resolution relating to the select committee on the swartwort resolution that so much of the resolution that authori

On Feb 13, 1839, the House voted 85–92. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 81–9, Others 4–82, Independents 0–1. 9 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 85
No: 92
Did not vote: 80
Date: Feb 13, 1839

By party

Democrats81 yes · 9 no · 44 didn’t vote
Others4 yes · 82 no · 36 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

Jabez Young Jackson D-GA voted no
Seaton Grantland D-GA voted no
William L. May D-IL voted no
Nathaniel Briggs Borden D-MA voted no
John Edwards D-NY voted no
John Chamberlain Clark D-NY voted no
James Wood Bouldin D-VA voted no
Archibald Stuart D-VA voted no
James Garland 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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