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House roll call 249 · 25th Congress · Jun 12, 1838

To suspend the rules, in order to consider the amendment to the rules and orders of the house which proposed that no member of the house shall receive a per die

On Jun 12, 1838, the House voted 88–99. Result: failed. By party: Others 47–52, Democrats 41–47. 41 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
88
No
99
Did not vote
70
Date
Jun 12, 1838

By party

  • Democrats41 yes · 47 no · 46 didn’t vote
  • Others47 yes · 52 no · 23 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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