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House roll call 43 · 26th Congress · Dec 21, 1839

To elect a sergeant-at-arms, votes for r. Dorsey are coded 1, for w. Jones coded 2.

On Dec 21, 1839, the House voted 141–0. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 117–0, Others 100–0.

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

Yes
141
No
0
Did not vote
38
Date
Dec 21, 1839

By party

  • Democrats117 yes · 0 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Others100 yes · 0 no · 28 didn’t vote

How each representative voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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