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House roll call 425 · 25th Congress · Feb 1, 1839

To put the main question on passage of the resolution to authorize the further distribution of the documentary history of the revolution.

On Feb 1, 1839, the House voted 76–98. Result: failed. By party: Others 47–42, Democrats 29–55, Independents 0–1. 29 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
76
No
98
Did not vote
83
Date
Feb 1, 1839

By party

  • Democrats29 yes · 55 no · 50 didn’t vote
  • Others47 yes · 42 no · 33 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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Capitol Receipts, “To put the main question on passage of the…: House Vote, Feb 1, 1839,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/25-H-425/to-put-the-main-question-on-passage-of-the (accessed 2026-10-17).