To adjourn; motion made during consideration of H. R. 981.

On Feb 26, 1839, the House voted 45–52 (HR 981). Result: failed. By party: Others 3–46, Democrats 42–5, Independents 0–1. 5 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 45
No: 52
Did not vote: 160
Date: Feb 26, 1839

By party

Democrats42 yes · 5 no · 87 didn’t vote
Others3 yes · 46 no · 73 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
John Chamberlain Clark D-NY voted no
James Garland D-VA voted no
George Washington Hopkins 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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