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House roll call 279 · 25th Congress · Jun 25, 1838

To order the main question on the blair memorial.

On Jun 25, 1838, the House voted 93–92. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 91–3, Others 2–88, Independents 0–1. 3 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
93
No
92
Did not vote
72
Date
Jun 25, 1838

By party

  • Democrats91 yes · 3 no · 40 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 88 no · 32 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 order the main question on the blair…: House Vote, Jun 25, 1838,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/25-H-279/to-order-the-main-question-on-the-blair-memorial (accessed 2026-10-17).