To table the resolution that the house now proceed to the election of the speaker, motion made during debate on the n.j., contested election.

On Dec 13, 1839, the House voted 84–125. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 2–110, Others 82–15. 2 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 84
No: 125
Did not vote: 46
Date: Dec 13, 1839

By party

Democrats2 yes · 110 no · 15 didn’t vote
Others82 yes · 15 no · 31 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Reuben Chapman D-AL voted yes
Sampson Hale Butler D-SC 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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Capitol Receipts, “To table the resolution that the house now…: House Vote, Dec 13, 1839,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-10/to-table-the-resolution-that-the-house-now-proceed (accessed 2026-10-16).