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House roll call 20 · 26th Congress · Dec 13, 1839

To adjourn, motion made during debate on counting n.j. Votes in election of speaker. (p. 50-3)

On Dec 13, 1839, the House voted 111–117. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 1–116, Others 110–1. 1 member voted against their own party.

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

Yes
111
No
117
Did not vote
27
Date
Dec 13, 1839

By party

  • Democrats1 yes · 116 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Others110 yes · 1 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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