To adjourn, motion made during debate on the resolution concerning the election of speaker. (p. 50-2)

On Dec 13, 1839, the House voted 113–116. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 2–114, Others 111–2. 2 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 113
No: 116
Did not vote: 26
Date: Dec 13, 1839

By party

Democrats2 yes · 114 no · 11 didn’t vote
Others111 yes · 2 no · 15 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Reuben Chapman D-AL voted yes
Francis Wilkinson Pickens 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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