To suspend the rules in order to receive the motion that H. R. 369, "an act supplementary to the act for the relief of certain surviving officers and soldiers

On Jan 9, 1839, the House voted 63–129 (HR 369). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 15–83, Others 47–46, Independents 1–0. 15 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 63
No: 129
Did not vote: 65
Date: Jan 9, 1839

By party

Democrats15 yes · 83 no · 36 didn’t vote
Others47 yes · 46 no · 29 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Archibald Yell D-AR voted yes
Adam Wilson Snyder D-IL voted yes
Zadok Casey D-IL voted yes
Ratliff Boon D-IN voted yes
Nathaniel Briggs Borden D-MA voted yes
Francis Ormand Jonathan Smith D-ME voted yes
Albert Galliton Harrison D-MO voted yes
John Chamberlain Clark D-NY voted yes
Daniel Parkhurst Leadbetter D-OH voted yes
William H. Hunter D-OH voted yes
John Klingensmith Jr. D-PA voted yes
Andrew Buchanan D-PA voted yes
Robert Craig D-VA voted yes
Joseph Johnson D-VA voted yes
William Stephen Morgan 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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