To put the main question on passage of S. 138.

On Jul 2, 1838, the House voted 101–76 (S 138). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 80–12, Others 21–63, Independents 0–1. 12 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 101
No: 76
Did not vote: 80
Date: Jul 2, 1838

By party

Democrats80 yes · 12 no · 42 didn’t vote
Others21 yes · 63 no · 38 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

Francis Thomas D-MD voted no
Micajah Thomas Hawkins D-NC voted no
William Montgomery D-NC voted no
Henry William Connor D-NC voted no
Daniel Parkhurst Leadbetter D-OH voted no
David Douglas Wagener D-PA voted no
Henry Logan D-PA voted no
Daniel Sheffer D-PA voted no
David Petrikin D-PA voted no
Andrew Buchanan D-PA voted no
John Winston Jones D-VA voted no
Walter Coles 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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