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House roll call 59 · 26th Congress · Dec 31, 1839

To suspend the rules of the house and submit a resolution proposing to table any resolution or petition relating to abolition of slavery, without any debate, re

On Dec 31, 1839, the House voted 89–85. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 63–25, Others 26–60. 25 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
89
No
85
Did not vote
81
Date
Dec 31, 1839

By party

  • Democrats63 yes · 25 no · 39 didn’t vote
  • Others26 yes · 60 no · 42 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 suspend the rules of the house and submit…: House Vote, Dec 31…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-59/to-suspend-the-rules-of-the-house-and-submit (accessed 2026-10-17).