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House roll call 459 · 25th Congress · Feb 27, 1839

To put the main question on passage of H. R. 981.

On Feb 27, 1839, the House voted 113–47 (HR 981). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 84–2, Others 29–44, Independents 0–1. 2 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
113
No
47
Did not vote
97
Date
Feb 27, 1839

By party

  • Democrats84 yes · 2 no · 48 didn’t vote
  • Others29 yes · 44 no · 49 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 H. R…: House Vote, Feb 27, 1839,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/25-H-459/to-put-the-main-question-on-passage-of-h (accessed 2026-10-17).