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House roll call 54 · 26th Congress · Dec 27, 1839

To agree to print 15,000 copies of the President's message without and 5,000 copies with the accompanying documents and that the printing be executed under the

On Dec 27, 1839, the House voted 120–54. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 96–1, Others 24–53. 1 member voted against their own party.

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

Yes
120
No
54
Did not vote
81
Date
Dec 27, 1839

By party

  • Democrats96 yes · 1 no · 30 didn’t vote
  • Others24 yes · 53 no · 51 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 agree to print 15,000 copies of the…: House Vote, Dec 27, 1839,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-54/to-agree-to-print-15-000-copies-of-the (accessed 2026-10-17).