To dispense with further proceedings in the call of the house; motion made during consideration of H. R. 597, to provide for the collection, safe-keeping, trans

On Jun 25, 1838, the House voted 117–102 (HR 597). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 105–7, Others 12–94, Independents 0–1. 7 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 117
No: 102
Did not vote: 38
Date: Jun 25, 1838

By party

Democrats105 yes · 7 no · 22 didn’t vote
Others12 yes · 94 no · 16 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

Seaton Grantland D-GA voted no
Zadok Casey D-IL voted no
Richard Fletcher D-MA voted no
Isaac Hopkins Bronson D-NY voted no
John Chamberlain Clark D-NY voted no
William Beatty D-PA voted no
John Peter Richardson D-SC 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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