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House roll call 371 · 25th Congress · Dec 26, 1838

To suspend the rules in order to consider the message from the President, at the commencement of the session.

On Dec 26, 1838, the House voted 112–26. Result: passed. By party: Others 45–25, Democrats 67–1. 1 member voted against their own party.

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

Yes
112
No
26
Did not vote
119
Date
Dec 26, 1838

By party

  • Democrats67 yes · 1 no · 66 didn’t vote
  • Others45 yes · 25 no · 52 didn’t vote

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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