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House roll call 130 · 25th Congress · Apr 9, 1838

To suspend the rules in order to consider the resolution that proposes that the government and the banks resume specie payment.

On Apr 9, 1838, the House voted 111–59. Result: passed. By party: Others 82–4, Democrats 28–55, Independents 1–0. 28 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
111
No
59
Did not vote
87
Date
Apr 9, 1838

By party

  • Democrats28 yes · 55 no · 51 didn’t vote
  • Others82 yes · 4 no · 36 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

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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