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House roll call 410 · 25th Congress · Jan 21, 1839

To suspend the rules in order to receive the following: numerous petitions on abolition of slavery in the district of columbia for the repeal of the resolution

On Jan 21, 1839, the House voted 117–58. Result: passed. By party: Others 80–14, Democrats 36–44, Independents 1–0. 36 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
117
No
58
Did not vote
82
Date
Jan 21, 1839

By party

  • Democrats36 yes · 44 no · 54 didn’t vote
  • Others80 yes · 14 no · 28 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 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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