To table the resolution to inquire whether alexander duncan, representative from ohio, be the author of a certain publication in relation to the proceedings of

On Feb 21, 1839, the House voted 83–91. Result: failed. By party: Others 11–84, Democrats 72–6, Independents 0–1. 6 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 83
No: 91
Did not vote: 83
Date: Feb 21, 1839

By party

Democrats72 yes · 6 no · 56 didn’t vote
Others11 yes · 84 no · 27 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

Thomas Tucker Whittlesey D-CT voted no
Richard Fletcher D-MA voted no
John Edwards D-NY voted no
John Chamberlain Clark D-NY voted no
Hugh Swinton Legaré D-SC 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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