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House roll call 198 · 25th Congress · May 17, 1838

To reconsider the vote on passage of H. R. 762. (chair voted in the negative.)

On May 17, 1838, the House voted 110–110 (HR 762). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 9–104, Others 100–6, Independents 1–0. 9 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
110
No
110
Did not vote
37
Date
May 17, 1838

By party

  • Democrats9 yes · 104 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Others100 yes · 6 no · 16 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 reconsider the vote on passage of H. R…: House Vote, May 17, 1838,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/25-H-198/to-reconsider-the-vote-on-passage-of-h-r (accessed 2026-10-17).