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House roll call 357 · 25th Congress · Dec 13, 1838

To suspend the rules in order to receive a resolution to instruct the committee on judiciary to report a bill making it unlawful for any person to aid fugitive

On Dec 13, 1838, the House voted 90–106. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 39–60, Others 50–46, Independents 1–0. 39 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
90
No
106
Did not vote
61
Date
Dec 13, 1838

By party

  • Democrats39 yes · 60 no · 35 didn’t vote
  • Others50 yes · 46 no · 26 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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