To table S. 604, to grant the falmouth and alexandria railroad company the right of way through the district of columbia.

On Jul 6, 1838, the House voted 88–73 (S 604). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 71–12, Others 16–61, Independents 1–0. 12 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 88
No: 73
Did not vote: 96
Date: Jul 6, 1838

By party

Democrats71 yes · 12 no · 51 didn’t vote
Others16 yes · 61 no · 45 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Archibald Yell D-AR voted no
Samuel Ingham D-CT voted no
Seaton Grantland D-GA voted no
Zadok Casey D-IL voted no
Nathaniel Briggs Borden D-MA voted no
Benjamin Chew Howard D-MD voted no
Isaac Hopkins Bronson D-NY voted no
Thomas Lyon Hamer D-OH voted no
James Wood Bouldin D-VA voted no
Linn Banks D-VA voted no
James Murray Mason D-VA voted no
George Washington Hopkins 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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