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House roll call 1 · 26th Congress · Dec 11, 1839

To proceed with the roll call in the usual way calling the names of such members from new jersey as hold the regular and legal commissions from the executive of

On Dec 11, 1839, the House voted 115–118. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 3–117, Others 112–1. 3 members voted against their own party.

During the 26th Congress (1839–1840), Martin Van Buren was president.

Yes
115
No
118
Did not vote
22
Date
Dec 11, 1839

By party

  • Democrats3 yes · 117 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Others112 yes · 1 no · 15 didn’t vote

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 proceed with the roll call in the usual…: House Vote, Dec 11, 1839,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-1/to-proceed-with-the-roll-call-in-the-usual (accessed 2026-10-17).