To recede from disagreement with the Senate over an amendment to H. R. 981; the amendment providing for the executive printing and binding to be done upon adver

On Mar 3, 1839, the House voted 79–93 (HR 981). Result: failed. By party: Others 6–81, Democrats 72–12, Independents 1–0. 12 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 79
No: 93
Did not vote: 85
Date: Mar 3, 1839

By party

Democrats72 yes · 12 no · 50 didn’t vote
Others6 yes · 81 no · 35 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Jabez Young Jackson D-GA voted no
Zadok Casey D-IL voted no
William L. May D-IL voted no
Richard Fletcher D-MA voted no
Nathaniel Briggs Borden D-MA voted no
William Montgomery D-NC voted no
John Edwards D-NY voted no
John Chamberlain Clark D-NY voted no
Archibald Stuart D-VA voted no
James Garland D-VA voted no
James Murray Mason D-VA voted no
George Washington Hopkins D-VA voted no

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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