To suspend the rules in order to consider the bills referred to the committee of the whole on the state of the union; motion made during consideration of the in

On May 7, 1838, the House voted 112–57. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 87–4, Others 25–53. 4 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 112
No: 57
Did not vote: 88
Date: May 7, 1838

By party

Democrats87 yes · 4 no · 43 didn’t vote
Others25 yes · 53 no · 44 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Richard Fletcher D-MA voted no
Nathaniel Briggs Borden D-MA voted no
John Fairfield D-ME voted no
Thomas Davee D-ME 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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