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House roll call 22 · 26th Congress · Dec 14, 1839

To dispense with further proceedings under the call of the house. (p. 51-1)

On Dec 14, 1839, the House voted 140–87. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 116–2, Others 24–85. 2 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
140
No
87
Did not vote
28
Date
Dec 14, 1839

By party

  • Democrats116 yes · 2 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Others24 yes · 85 no · 19 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 dispense with further proceedings under…: House Vote, Dec 14, 1839,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-22/to-dispense-with-further-proceedings-under-the-call-of (accessed 2026-10-17).

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