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House roll call 38 · 25th Congress · Oct 9, 1837

To amend H. R. 2 in the form of a substitute amendment which provides that a limited sum of treasury notes shall be issued until the treasury shall have offered

On Oct 9, 1837, the House voted 94–109 (HR 2). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 3–107, Others 90–2, Independents 1–0. 3 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
94
No
109
Did not vote
54
Date
Oct 9, 1837

By party

  • Democrats3 yes · 107 no · 24 didn’t vote
  • Others90 yes · 2 no · 30 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 amend H. R. 2 in the form of a substitute…: House Vote, Oct 9, 1837,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/25-H-38/to-amend-h-r-2-in-the-form-of (accessed 2026-10-17).