To suspend the rules in order to consider the resolution that proposes that the house will, from and after next monday, meet daily at 11 a.m.

On Apr 4, 1838, the House voted 111–29. Result: passed. By party: Others 56–16, Democrats 54–13, Independents 1–0. 13 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 111
No: 29
Did not vote: 117
Date: Apr 4, 1838

By party

Democrats54 yes · 13 no · 67 didn’t vote
Others56 yes · 16 no · 50 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

William L. May D-IL voted no
Richard Fletcher D-MA voted no
Micajah Thomas Hawkins D-NC voted no
Henry William Connor D-NC voted no
Isaac Hopkins Bronson D-NY voted no
Amasa Junius Parker D-NY voted no
Edward Burd Hubley D-PA voted no
George May Keim D-PA voted no
Hugh Swinton Legaré D-SC voted no
George Coke Dromgoole D-VA voted no
James Wood Bouldin D-VA voted no
John Mercer Patton D-VA voted no
George Washington Hopkins 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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