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House roll call 32 · 26th Congress · Dec 16, 1839

To elect a speaker for the 26th house.

On Dec 16, 1839, the House voted 16–80. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 0–108, Others 16–85.

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

Yes
16
No
80
Did not vote
41
Date
Dec 16, 1839

By party

  • Democrats0 yes · 108 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Others16 yes · 85 no · 22 didn’t vote

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 16, 1839,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-32/to-elect-a-speaker-for-the-26th-house (accessed 2026-10-16).

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