To adjourn; motion made during debate on H. R. 676.

On May 29, 1838, the House voted 54–80 (HR 676). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 8–74, Others 46–6. 8 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 54
No: 80
Did not vote: 123
Date: May 29, 1838

By party

Democrats8 yes · 74 no · 52 didn’t vote
Others46 yes · 6 no · 70 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

John L. Murray D-KY voted yes
Nathaniel Briggs Borden D-MA voted yes
Abraham Vanderveer D-NY voted yes
John Chaney D-OH voted yes
Jacob Fry Jr. D-PA voted yes
Edward Burd Hubley D-PA voted yes
George May Keim D-PA voted yes
James Murray Mason D-VA voted yes

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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