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House roll call 44 · 25th Congress · Oct 9, 1837

To amend H. R. 2 to provide that treasury notes proposed to be issued shall bear such rate of interest not exceeding two percent in lieu of six per cent.

On Oct 9, 1837, the House voted 99–127 (HR 2). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 46–74, Others 52–53, Independents 1–0. 46 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
99
No
127
Did not vote
31
Date
Oct 9, 1837

By party

  • Democrats46 yes · 74 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Others52 yes · 53 no · 17 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 to provide that treasury…: House Vote, Oct 9, 1837,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/25-H-44/to-amend-h-r-2-to-provide-that-treasury (accessed 2026-10-17).