| Monday,
  December 16, 1839.Springfield,
  IL. |  House continues to discuss Kerr-Love
  contest. Resolution to seat Kerr loses 45 to 43. On resolution to seat Love,
  Lincoln moves to strike out words "until further testimony is heard on the
  subject." His amendment is adopted, but resolution to seat Love loses by tie
  vote, which pleases Whigs.House Journal.  |