To proceed with the roll call in the usual way calling the names of such members from new jersey as hold the regular and legal commissions from the executive of

On Dec 11, 1839, the House voted 115–118. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 3–117, Others 112–1. 3 members voted against their own party.

During the 26th Congress (1839–1840), Martin Van Buren was president.

Yes: 115
No: 118
Did not vote: 22
Date: Dec 11, 1839

By party

Democrats3 yes · 117 no · 7 didn’t vote
Others112 yes · 1 no · 15 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Charles Biddle Shepard D-NC voted yes
John Campbell D-SC voted yes
Cave Johnson D-TN 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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