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House roll call 30 · 26th Congress · Dec 14, 1839

To elect a speaker for the 26th house.

On Dec 14, 1839, the House voted 63–21. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 39–72, Others 63–28. 39 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
63
No
21
Did not vote
52
Date
Dec 14, 1839

By party

  • Democrats39 yes · 72 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Others63 yes · 28 no · 36 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Voted present

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To elect a speaker for the 26th house.: House Vote, Dec 14, 1839,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-30/to-elect-a-speaker-for-the-26th-house (accessed 2026-10-17).