To amend the resolution providing that standing rules and orders of the last house except the 11th rule be adopted by this house for ten days and be referred to

On Dec 21, 1839, the House voted 142–86. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 115–2, Others 27–84. 2 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 142
No: 86
Did not vote: 27
Date: Dec 21, 1839

By party

Democrats115 yes · 2 no · 10 didn’t vote
Others27 yes · 84 no · 17 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Charles Biddle Shepard D-NC voted no
Francis Wilkinson Pickens 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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