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House roll call 53 · 26th Congress · Dec 27, 1839

To order the main question concerning the printing of the President's message and accompanying documents.

On Dec 27, 1839, the House voted 109–73. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 96–1, Others 13–72. 1 member voted against their own party.

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

Yes
109
No
73
Did not vote
73
Date
Dec 27, 1839

By party

  • Democrats96 yes · 1 no · 30 didn’t vote
  • Others13 yes · 72 no · 43 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 order the main question concerning the…: House Vote, Dec 27, 1839,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-53/to-order-the-main-question-concerning-the-printing-of (accessed 2026-10-17).