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House roll call 18 · 26th Congress · Dec 13, 1839

To reconsider the resolution to proceed with the election of speaker. (p. 50-1)

On Dec 13, 1839, the House voted 109–120. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 1–117, Others 108–3. 1 member voted against their own party.

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

Yes
109
No
120
Did not vote
26
Date
Dec 13, 1839

By party

  • Democrats1 yes · 117 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Others108 yes · 3 no · 17 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 reconsider the resolution to proceed with…: House Vote, Dec 13…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-18/to-reconsider-the-resolution-to-proceed-with-the-election (accessed 2026-10-17).