To adjourn, motion made during consideration of the resolution to elect a printer.

On Dec 24, 1839, the House voted 86–76. Result: passed. By party: Others 79–3, Democrats 7–73. 7 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 86
No: 76
Did not vote: 93
Date: Dec 24, 1839

By party

Democrats7 yes · 73 no · 47 didn’t vote
Others79 yes · 3 no · 46 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Jr. Hillen Solomon D-MD voted yes
Thomas Davee D-ME voted yes
Charles Biddle Shepard D-NC voted yes
Charles Fisher D-NC voted yes
William Doan D-OH voted yes
Peter Newhard D-PA voted yes
Samuel Wells Morris D-PA 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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