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House roll call 13 · 26th Congress · Dec 13, 1839

To proceed with the election of speaker, motion made during debate on the n.j. Contested elections. (p. 48-3)

On Dec 13, 1839, the House voted 118–110. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 116–1, Others 2–109. 1 member voted against their own party.

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

Yes
118
No
110
Did not vote
27
Date
Dec 13, 1839

By party

  • Democrats116 yes · 1 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 109 no · 17 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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 proceed with the election of speaker…: House Vote, Dec 13, 1839,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-13/to-proceed-with-the-election-of-speaker-motion-made (accessed 2026-10-17).

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