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House roll call 138 · 25th Congress · Apr 16, 1838

To suspend the rules in order to consider the resolution that if the banks resume specie payments, it will be the duty of the general government, within constit

On Apr 16, 1838, the House voted 116–82. Result: passed. By party: Others 94–8, Democrats 21–74, Independents 1–0. 21 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
116
No
82
Did not vote
59
Date
Apr 16, 1838

By party

  • Democrats21 yes · 74 no · 39 didn’t vote
  • Others94 yes · 8 no · 20 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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