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On Dec 20, 1839, the House voted 148–58. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 105–3, Others 43–55. 3 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 148
No: 58
Did not vote: 49
Date: Dec 20, 1839

By party

Democrats105 yes · 3 no · 19 didn’t vote
Others43 yes · 55 no · 30 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Reuben Chapman D-AL voted no
Zadok Casey D-IL voted no
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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Capitol Receipts, “To order a call of the house, motion made…: House Vote, Dec 20, 1839,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-38/to-order-a-call-of-the-house-motion-made (accessed 2026-10-17).