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House roll call 52 · 26th Congress · Dec 27, 1839

To reconsider the vote by which chaplain appointments were made since objection was made for payment of such service out of the public money.

On Dec 27, 1839, the House voted 12–169. Result: failed. By party: Others 7–85, Democrats 5–84. 5 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
12
No
169
Did not vote
74
Date
Dec 27, 1839

By party

  • Democrats5 yes · 84 no · 38 didn’t vote
  • Others7 yes · 85 no · 36 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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Capitol Receipts, “To reconsider the vote by which chaplain…: House Vote, Dec 27, 1839,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-52/to-reconsider-the-vote-by-which-chaplain-appointments-were (accessed 2026-10-17).