To pass H. R. 982, an act to "revive and extend" the act authorizing the issue of treasury notes.

On Feb 18, 1839, the House voted 101–88 (HR 982). Result: passed. By party: Others 13–83, Democrats 88–5. 5 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 101
No: 88
Did not vote: 68
Date: Feb 18, 1839

By party

Democrats88 yes · 5 no · 41 didn’t vote
Others13 yes · 83 no · 26 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Dixon Hall Lewis D-AL voted no
William L. May D-IL voted no
Richard Fletcher D-MA voted no
Walter Coles D-VA voted no
Robert Craig D-VA voted no

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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