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House roll call 195 · 25th Congress · May 17, 1838

To suspend the rules in order to receive the resolution to instruct the committee of ways and means to investigate the expediency of repealing parts of those ac

On May 17, 1838, the House voted 56–126. Result: failed. By party: Others 51–40, Democrats 4–86, Independents 1–0. 4 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
56
No
126
Did not vote
75
Date
May 17, 1838

By party

  • Democrats4 yes · 86 no · 44 didn’t vote
  • Others51 yes · 40 no · 31 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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