To pass the resolution providing that the credentials of messrs. Aycrogg, maxwell, halsted, stratton and yorke are sufficient to entitle them to take seats in t

On Dec 13, 1839, the House voted 117–117. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 3–117, Others 114–0. 3 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 117
No: 117
Did not vote: 21
Date: Dec 13, 1839

By party

Democrats3 yes · 117 no · 7 didn’t vote
Others114 yes · 0 no · 14 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Charles Biddle Shepard D-NC voted yes
Robert Barnwell Rhett D-SC voted yes
John Campbell 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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