To elect a speaker for the 26th house.

On Dec 14, 1839, the House voted 5–1. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 109–4, Others 6–3. 4 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 5
No: 1
Did not vote: 30
Date: Dec 14, 1839

By party

Democrats109 yes · 4 no · 13 didn’t vote
Others6 yes · 3 no · 17 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

David Hubbard D-AL voted no
Jesse Atherton Bynum D-NC voted no
Francis Wilkinson Pickens D-SC voted no
John Winston Jones D-VA voted no

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Voted present

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To elect a speaker for the 26th house.: House Vote, Dec 14, 1839,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-27/to-elect-a-speaker-for-the-26th-house (accessed 2026-10-16).