To suspend the rules in order to consider the resolution that the select committee on the blair memorial have the power to send for persons and papers.

On Jun 25, 1838, the House voted 122–51. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 86–5, Others 35–46, Independents 1–0. 5 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 122
No: 51
Did not vote: 84
Date: Jun 25, 1838

By party

Democrats86 yes · 5 no · 43 didn’t vote
Others35 yes · 46 no · 41 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Archibald Yell D-AR voted no
Nathaniel Briggs Borden D-MA voted no
John Chamberlain Clark D-NY voted no
Walter Coles D-VA voted no
Archibald Stuart D-VA voted no

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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