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

On May 29, 1838, the House voted 57–70 (HR 676). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 15–52, Others 42–17, Independents 0–1. 15 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 57
No: 70
Did not vote: 130
Date: May 29, 1838

By party

Democrats15 yes · 52 no · 67 didn’t vote
Others42 yes · 17 no · 63 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

Thomas Tucker Whittlesey D-CT voted yes
Charles Eaton Haynes D-GA voted yes
George Welshman Owens D-GA voted yes
Seaton Grantland D-GA voted yes
Ratliff Boon D-IN voted yes
Thomas Davee D-ME voted yes
James Iver Mckay D-NC voted yes
Thomas Birdsall Jackson D-NY voted yes
Nathaniel Jones D-NY voted yes
John Isaac De Graff D-NY voted yes
Arphaxed Loomis D-NY voted yes
Isaac Hopkins Bronson D-NY voted yes
John Tuttle Andrews D-NY voted yes
Jacob Fry Jr. D-PA voted yes
Daniel Sheffer D-PA 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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