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House roll call 355 · 25th Congress · Dec 13, 1838

To suspend the rules in order to receive sundry resolutions concerning the rights of the south resolution.

On Dec 13, 1838, the House voted 113–96. Result: passed. By party: Others 87–19, Democrats 25–77, Independents 1–0. 25 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
113
No
96
Did not vote
48
Date
Dec 13, 1838

By party

  • Democrats25 yes · 77 no · 32 didn’t vote
  • Others87 yes · 19 no · 16 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 suspend the rules in order to receive…: House Vote, Dec 13, 1838,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/25-H-355/to-suspend-the-rules-in-order-to-receive-sundry (accessed 2026-10-17).