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House roll call 141 · 25th Congress · Apr 18, 1838

To order engrossment of (H. R. 230) to make appropriations for the continuation of the cumberland road in the states of ohio, indiana, and illinois.

On Apr 18, 1838, the House voted 96–99 (HR 230). Result: failed. By party: Others 62–40, Democrats 33–59, Independents 1–0. 33 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
96
No
99
Did not vote
62
Date
Apr 18, 1838

By party

  • Democrats33 yes · 59 no · 42 didn’t vote
  • Others62 yes · 40 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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Capitol Receipts, “To order engrossment of (H. R. 230) to make…: House Vote, Apr 18, 1838,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/25-H-141/to-order-engrossment-of-h-r-230-to-make (accessed 2026-10-17).