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House roll call 37 · 26th Congress · Dec 19, 1839

To adjourn, motion made during debate on the n.j. Contested elections. (p. 65-2)

On Dec 19, 1839, the House voted 117–106. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 12–103, Others 105–3. 12 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
117
No
106
Did not vote
32
Date
Dec 19, 1839

By party

  • Democrats12 yes · 103 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Others105 yes · 3 no · 20 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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