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House roll call 187 · 25th Congress · May 14, 1838

To suspend the rules in order to consider the resolution relating to the description of currency receivable by the government, for the sale of the public lands,

On May 14, 1838, the House voted 95–53. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 25–51, Others 70–2. 25 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
95
No
53
Did not vote
109
Date
May 14, 1838

By party

  • Democrats25 yes · 51 no · 58 didn’t vote
  • Others70 yes · 2 no · 50 didn’t vote

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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