That when the house adjourn today, it will meet next two days hence, motion made during consideration of a resolution to elect a printer. (p. 80-2)

On Dec 24, 1839, the House voted 88–86. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 17–73, Others 71–13. 17 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 88
No: 86
Did not vote: 81
Date: Dec 24, 1839

By party

Democrats17 yes · 73 no · 37 didn’t vote
Others71 yes · 13 no · 44 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Thomas Robinson Jr. D-DE voted yes
James Carroll D-MD voted yes
Jr. Hillen Solomon D-MD voted yes
Thomas Davee D-ME voted yes
Charles Biddle Shepard D-NC voted yes
Judson Allen D-NY voted yes
Stephen Banks Leonard D-NY voted yes
John Hastings D-OH voted yes
Lemuel Paynter D-PA voted yes
Peter Newhard D-PA voted yes
George May Keim D-PA voted yes
George Mcculloch D-PA voted yes
Samuel Wells Morris D-PA voted yes
Albert Gallatin Marchand D-PA voted yes
John Campbell D-SC voted yes
Francis Wilkinson Pickens D-SC voted yes
Francis Everod Rives D-VA voted yes

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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