To amend H. R. 2 in the nature of a substitute bill, to add a new subject after the enacting clause, which authorizes an issue of treasury notes not exceeding s

On Oct 9, 1837, the House voted 123–99 (HR 2). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 114–5, Others 9–93, Independents 0–1. 5 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 123
No: 99
Did not vote: 35
Date: Oct 9, 1837

By party

Democrats114 yes · 5 no · 15 didn’t vote
Others9 yes · 93 no · 20 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

Reuben Chapman D-AL voted no
Dixon Hall Lewis D-AL voted no
Jacob Fry Jr. D-PA voted no
Hugh Swinton Legaré D-SC voted no
John Peter Richardson D-SC 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend H. R. 2 in the nature of a…: House Vote, Oct 9, 1837,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/25-H-45/to-amend-h-r-2-in-the-nature-of (accessed 2026-10-17).