To suspend the rules in order to consider the resolution to print certain documents, which is unfinished business.

On Dec 29, 1838, the House voted 79–65. Result: passed. By party: Others 69–7, Democrats 10–58. 10 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 79
No: 65
Did not vote: 113
Date: Dec 29, 1838

By party

Democrats10 yes · 58 no · 66 didn’t vote
Others69 yes · 7 no · 46 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Dixon Hall Lewis D-AL voted yes
Charles Eaton Haynes D-GA voted yes
Jabez Young Jackson D-GA voted yes
Seaton Grantland D-GA voted yes
Zadok Casey D-IL voted yes
Richard Fletcher D-MA voted yes
John Chamberlain Clark D-NY voted yes
William Taylor D-NY voted yes
Archibald Stuart D-VA voted yes
James Garland D-VA voted yes

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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