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House roll call 217 · 25th Congress · May 28, 1838

To grant leave to MR. Calhoun to withdraw the resolution of the commonwealth of massachusetts against the admission of new states whose governments allow slaver

On May 28, 1838, the House voted 95–65. Result: passed. By party: Others 71–12, Democrats 23–53, Independents 1–0. 23 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
95
No
65
Did not vote
97
Date
May 28, 1838

By party

  • Democrats23 yes · 53 no · 58 didn’t vote
  • Others71 yes · 12 no · 39 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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