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House roll call 373 · 25th Congress · Dec 29, 1838

To refer to the committee on public lands, the report from the secretary of the treasury in relation to the donation of public lands in compliance with house re

On Dec 29, 1838, the House voted 51–130. Result: failed. By party: Others 19–72, Democrats 32–57, Independents 0–1. 32 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
51
No
130
Did not vote
76
Date
Dec 29, 1838

By party

  • Democrats32 yes · 57 no · 45 didn’t vote
  • Others19 yes · 72 no · 31 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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 refer to the committee on public lands…: House Vote, Dec 29, 1838,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/25-H-373/to-refer-to-the-committee-on-public-lands-the (accessed 2026-10-17).