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House roll call 31 · 26th Congress · Dec 16, 1839

To elect a speaker f r the 26th house.

On Dec 16, 1839, the House voted 22–64. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 2–105, Others 22–69. 2 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
22
No
64
Did not vote
52
Date
Dec 16, 1839

By party

  • Democrats2 yes · 105 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Others22 yes · 69 no · 32 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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 f r the 26th house.: House Vote, Dec 16, 1839,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-31/to-elect-a-speaker-f-r-the-26th-house (accessed 2026-10-17).

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