To order the previous question on the resolution to direct the secretary of navy to report to the house a plan for the re-organization of the ministerial duties

On Feb 19, 1839, the House voted 108–73. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 84–6, Others 24–66, Independents 0–1. 6 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 108
No: 73
Did not vote: 76
Date: Feb 19, 1839

By party

Democrats84 yes · 6 no · 44 didn’t vote
Others24 yes · 66 no · 32 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

Samuel Ingham D-CT voted no
Seaton Grantland D-GA voted no
Richard Fletcher D-MA voted no
William Parmenter D-MA voted no
Nathaniel Briggs Borden D-MA voted no
Archibald Stuart 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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