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House roll call 300 · 25th Congress · Jul 3, 1838

To dispense with further proceedings under the call of the house; motion made during consideration of S. 384, an act to modify the last clause of the 5th sectio

On Jul 3, 1838, the House voted 136–54 (S 384). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 64–32, Others 71–22, Independents 1–0. 32 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
136
No
54
Did not vote
67
Date
Jul 3, 1838

By party

  • Democrats64 yes · 32 no · 38 didn’t vote
  • Others71 yes · 22 no · 29 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 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 dispense with further proceedings under…: House Vote, Jul 3, 1838,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/25-H-300/to-dispense-with-further-proceedings-under-the-call-of (accessed 2026-10-17).