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House roll call 33 · 26th Congress · Dec 16, 1839

To elect a speaker for the 26th house.

On Dec 16, 1839, the House voted 59–33. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 0–105, Others 59–38.

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

Yes
59
No
33
Did not vote
47
Date
Dec 16, 1839

By party

  • Democrats0 yes · 105 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Others59 yes · 38 no · 25 didn’t vote

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 16, 1839,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-33/to-elect-a-speaker-for-the-26th-house (accessed 2026-10-17).