To proceed with the roll call in the usual way, calling the names of the gentlemen whose rights to seats are not contested and then to consider the contested se

On Dec 11, 1839, the House voted 138–92. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 113–6, Others 25–86. 6 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 138
No: 92
Did not vote: 25
Date: Dec 11, 1839

By party

Democrats113 yes · 6 no · 8 didn’t vote
Others25 yes · 86 no · 17 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

David Hubbard D-AL voted no
Francis Thomas D-MD voted no
Isaac Parrish D-OH voted no
David Petrikin D-PA voted no
Isaac Edward Holmes D-SC voted no
Francis Wilkinson Pickens D-SC 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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