To table S. 160, to provide for the armed occupation of florida, which has been overrun and infested by warring indians.

On Feb 23, 1839, the House voted 91–94 (S 160). Result: failed. By party: Others 84–15, Democrats 7–79. 7 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 91
No: 94
Did not vote: 72
Date: Feb 23, 1839

By party

Democrats7 yes · 79 no · 48 didn’t vote
Others84 yes · 15 no · 23 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Jabez Young Jackson D-GA voted yes
Richard Fletcher D-MA voted yes
Nathaniel Briggs Borden D-MA voted yes
John Edwards D-NY voted yes
Taylor Webster D-OH voted yes
Thomas Lyon Hamer D-OH voted yes
Archibald Stuart 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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