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House roll call 396 · 25th Congress · Jan 17, 1839

To adjourn; motion made during consideration of swartwort resolution.

On Jan 17, 1839, the House voted 14–193. Result: failed. By party: Others 8–99, Democrats 6–93, Independents 0–1. 6 members voted against their own party.

During the 25th Congress (1837–1838), Martin Van Buren was president.

Yes
14
No
193
Did not vote
50
Date
Jan 17, 1839

By party

  • Democrats6 yes · 93 no · 35 didn’t vote
  • Others8 yes · 99 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

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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