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House roll call 4 · 26th Congress · Dec 12, 1839

To appoint a committee to consider the n.j. Contest.

On Dec 12, 1839, the House voted 123–104. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 117–3, Others 6–101. 3 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
123
No
104
Did not vote
28
Date
Dec 12, 1839

By party

  • Democrats117 yes · 3 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Others6 yes · 101 no · 21 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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