To suspend the rules, in order to receive the motion to make that part of H. J. RES. 21, relating to depositing the public money in state banks, a special order

On Jun 26, 1838, the House voted 94–111 (HJR 21). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 6–97, Others 87–14, Independents 1–0. 6 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 94
No: 111
Did not vote: 52
Date: Jun 26, 1838

By party

Democrats6 yes · 97 no · 31 didn’t vote
Others87 yes · 14 no · 21 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

William L. May D-IL voted yes
Richard Fletcher D-MA voted yes
Nathaniel Briggs Borden D-MA voted yes
John Edwards D-NY voted yes
John Chamberlain Clark D-NY voted yes
Archibald Stuart D-VA voted yes

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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