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House roll call 206 · 25th Congress · May 22, 1838

To suspend the rules in order to receive the resolution to make the daily hour of meeting at 10 o'clock, with recess from 2:30 to 4 o'clock.

On May 22, 1838, the House voted 127–42. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 85–5, Others 42–36, Independents 0–1. 5 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
127
No
42
Did not vote
88
Date
May 22, 1838

By party

  • Democrats85 yes · 5 no · 44 didn’t vote
  • Others42 yes · 36 no · 44 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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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