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House roll call 17 · 26th Congress · Dec 13, 1839

To order a call of the house, motion made during debate on the n.j. Contested elections. (p. 50-2)

On Dec 13, 1839, the House voted 105–116. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 1–115, Others 104–1. 1 member voted against their own party.

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

Yes
105
No
116
Did not vote
34
Date
Dec 13, 1839

By party

  • Democrats1 yes · 115 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Others104 yes · 1 no · 23 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 order a call of the house, motion made…: House Vote, Dec 13, 1839,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-17/to-order-a-call-of-the-house-motion-made (accessed 2026-10-17).

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