To table the resolution entitling the challengers from n.j. To vote in organization of the house until excluded by a majority of uncontested votes. (p. 51-1)

On Dec 14, 1839, the House voted 119–115. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 119–1, Others 0–114. 1 member voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 119
No: 115
Did not vote: 21
Date: Dec 14, 1839

By party

Democrats119 yes · 1 no · 7 didn’t vote
Others0 yes · 114 no · 14 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

John Campbell D-SC voted no

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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