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House roll call 39 · 26th Congress · Dec 20, 1839

To request the speaker to administer the oath to the 5 mem from n.j. Who have presented credentials. (p. 68-3,69-1)

On Dec 20, 1839, the House voted 112–116. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 1–116, Others 111–0. 1 member voted against their own party.

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

Yes
112
No
116
Did not vote
27
Date
Dec 20, 1839

By party

  • Democrats1 yes · 116 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Others111 yes · 0 no · 17 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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 request the speaker to administer the…: House Vote, Dec 20, 1839,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-39/to-request-the-speaker-to-administer-the-oath-to (accessed 2026-10-16).

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