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House roll call 205 · 25th Congress · May 21, 1838

To suspend the rules in order to consider H. R. 676, to make appropriations for the prevention and suppression of indian hostilities for the year 1838 and for a

On May 21, 1838, the House voted 106–37 (HR 676). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 70–2, Others 35–35, Independents 1–0. 2 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
106
No
37
Did not vote
114
Date
May 21, 1838

By party

  • Democrats70 yes · 2 no · 62 didn’t vote
  • Others35 yes · 35 no · 52 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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