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House roll call 48 · 26th Congress · Dec 23, 1839

To adjourn, motion made during debate on nomination of blair and rivers as printers. (p. 78-1)

On Dec 23, 1839, the House voted 105–106. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 5–102, Others 100–4. 5 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
105
No
106
Did not vote
44
Date
Dec 23, 1839

By party

  • Democrats5 yes · 102 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Others100 yes · 4 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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