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House roll call 238 · 25th Congress · Jun 8, 1838

To table H. R. 706, to remove the walls of the treasury building and to erect a fire-proof building for the post office department.

On Jun 8, 1838, the House voted 88–82 (HR 706). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 66–25, Others 22–56, Independents 0–1. 25 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
88
No
82
Did not vote
87
Date
Jun 8, 1838

By party

  • Democrats66 yes · 25 no · 43 didn’t vote
  • Others22 yes · 56 no · 44 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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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Capitol Receipts, “To table H. R. 706, to remove the walls of…: House Vote, Jun 8, 1838,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/25-H-238/to-table-h-r-706-to-remove-the-walls (accessed 2026-10-17).