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House roll call 61 · 26th Congress · Dec 31, 1839

To suspend the rules and submit a resolution referring to a select committee without debate all resolutions, memorials and petitions concerning slave trade or a

On Dec 31, 1839, the House voted 112–66. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 50–40, Others 62–26. 40 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
112
No
66
Did not vote
77
Date
Dec 31, 1839

By party

  • Democrats50 yes · 40 no · 37 didn’t vote
  • Others62 yes · 26 no · 40 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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Capitol Receipts, “To suspend the rules and submit a resolution…: House Vote, Dec 31…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-61/to-suspend-the-rules-and-submit-a-resolution-referring (accessed 2026-10-16).

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