To amend the journal of last friday to make it conform to the facts regarding a motion made by MR. Jameson on that day regarding a point of order. (p. 90-1)

On Dec 31, 1839, the House voted 79–77. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 75–5, Others 4–72. 5 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 79
No: 77
Did not vote: 99
Date: Dec 31, 1839

By party

Democrats75 yes · 5 no · 47 didn’t vote
Others4 yes · 72 no · 52 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Dixon Hall Lewis D-AL voted no
William Montgomery D-NC voted no
John Hill D-NC voted no
John King Griffin D-SC voted no
Walter Coles D-VA voted no

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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