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House roll call 316 · 25th Congress · Jul 5, 1838

To table H. R. 517, to authorize the purchase of certain books for members of the house.

On Jul 5, 1838, the House voted 55–100 (HR 517). Result: failed. By party: Others 27–51, Democrats 27–49, Independents 1–0. 27 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
55
No
100
Did not vote
102
Date
Jul 5, 1838

By party

  • Democrats27 yes · 49 no · 58 didn’t vote
  • Others27 yes · 51 no · 44 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 table H. R. 517, to authorize the…: House Vote, Jul 5, 1838,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/25-H-316/to-table-h-r-517-to-authorize-the-purchase (accessed 2026-10-17).