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House roll call 417 · 25th Congress · Jan 28, 1839

To suspend the rules in order to consider the resolution that the secretary of treasury be directed to report to the house in answer to a resolution calling for

On Jan 28, 1839, the House voted 89–43. Result: passed. By party: Others 73–2, Democrats 15–41, Independents 1–0. 15 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
89
No
43
Did not vote
125
Date
Jan 28, 1839

By party

  • Democrats15 yes · 41 no · 78 didn’t vote
  • Others73 yes · 2 no · 47 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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