To suspend the rules in order to consider S. 133.

On Feb 23, 1838, the House voted 90–38 (S 133). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 55–11, Others 35–27. 11 members voted against their own party.

During the 25th Congress (1837–1838), Martin Van Buren was president.

Yes: 90
No: 38
Did not vote: 129
Date: Feb 23, 1838

By party

Democrats55 yes · 11 no · 68 didn’t vote
Others35 yes · 27 no · 60 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Archibald Yell D-AR voted no
Thomas Tucker Whittlesey D-CT voted no
Ratliff Boon D-IN voted no
William Montgomery D-NC voted no
Bennet Bicknell D-NY voted no
Jacob Fry Jr. D-PA voted no
Henry Logan D-PA voted no
Archibald Stuart D-VA voted no
James Garland D-VA voted no
Joseph Johnson D-VA voted no
William Stephen Morgan D-VA voted no

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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