To reconsider the vote by which chaplain appointments were made since objection was made for payment of such service out of the public money.

On Dec 27, 1839, the House voted 12–169. Result: failed. By party: Others 7–85, Democrats 5–84. 5 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 12
No: 169
Did not vote: 74
Date: Dec 27, 1839

By party

Democrats5 yes · 84 no · 38 didn’t vote
Others7 yes · 85 no · 36 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

David Hubbard D-AL voted yes
Dixon Hall Lewis D-AL voted yes
John Wesley Davis D-IN voted yes
John Galbraith D-PA voted yes
Sampson Hale Butler D-SC 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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Capitol Receipts, “To reconsider the vote by which chaplain…: House Vote, Dec 27, 1839,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-52/to-reconsider-the-vote-by-which-chaplain-appointments-were (accessed 2026-10-17).