To table S. 269, to divide the territory of wisconsin and to establish the territorial government of iowa.

On Jun 6, 1838, the House voted 42–134 (S 269). Result: failed. By party: Others 31–59, Democrats 11–74, Independents 0–1. 11 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 42
No: 134
Did not vote: 81
Date: Jun 6, 1838

By party

Democrats11 yes · 74 no · 49 didn’t vote
Others31 yes · 59 no · 32 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

James Iver Mckay D-NC voted yes
Micajah Thomas Hawkins D-NC voted yes
William Montgomery D-NC voted yes
Henry William Connor D-NC voted yes
Hugh Swinton Legaré D-SC voted yes
Abraham Mcclellan D-TN voted yes
John Winston Jones D-VA voted yes
Walter Coles D-VA voted yes
Linn Banks D-VA voted yes
Isaac Samuels Pennybacker D-VA voted yes
Joseph Johnson 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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