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House roll call 230 · 25th Congress · Jun 2, 1838

To suspend the rules in order to consider H. R. 706, to provide for the removal of the walls of the treasury building.

On Jun 2, 1838, the House voted 98–46 (HR 706). Result: passed. By party: Others 62–14, Democrats 36–32. 32 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
98
No
46
Did not vote
113
Date
Jun 2, 1838

By party

  • Democrats36 yes · 32 no · 66 didn’t vote
  • Others62 yes · 14 no · 46 didn’t vote

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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