To agree to the second part of the rights of the south resolution, which is "that the petitions for the abolition of slavery, and against the removal of slaves

On Dec 12, 1838, the House voted 136–65. Result: passed. By party: Others 43–58, Democrats 92–7, Independents 1–0. 7 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 136
No: 65
Did not vote: 56
Date: Dec 12, 1838

By party

Democrats92 yes · 7 no · 35 didn’t vote
Others43 yes · 58 no · 21 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Richard Fletcher D-MA voted no
William Parmenter D-MA voted no
Francis Ormand Jonathan Smith D-ME voted no
Thomas Davee D-ME voted no
John Edwards D-NY voted no
John Chamberlain Clark D-NY voted no
Jacob Fry Jr. D-PA 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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