To amend S. 384 so that nothing contained in this act shall be construed to authorize the use of public money for banking purposes. (chair voting in affirmativ

On Jul 3, 1838, the House voted 102–101 (S 384). Result: passed. By party: Others 13–92, Democrats 89–8, Independents 0–1. 8 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 102
No: 101
Did not vote: 54
Date: Jul 3, 1838

By party

Democrats89 yes · 8 no · 37 didn’t vote
Others13 yes · 92 no · 17 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

Zadok Casey D-IL voted no
Richard Fletcher D-MA voted no
Nathaniel Briggs Borden D-MA voted no
John Chamberlain Clark D-NY voted no
Thomas Lyon Hamer D-OH voted no
Daniel Kilgore D-OH voted no
Hugh Swinton Legaré D-SC voted no
James Garland 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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