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House roll call 41 · 26th Congress · Dec 21, 1839

To order a call of the house. (p. 75-1)

On Dec 21, 1839, the House voted 137–76. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 52–57, Others 85–19. 52 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
137
No
76
Did not vote
42
Date
Dec 21, 1839

By party

  • Democrats52 yes · 57 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Others85 yes · 19 no · 24 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 order a call of the house. (p. 75-1): House Vote, Dec 21, 1839,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-41/to-order-a-call-of-the-house-p-75 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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