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House roll call 473 · 25th Congress · Mar 3, 1839

To approve, in committee of the whole, S. 61, an act for the benefit of the florida, georgia and alabama railroad co.

On Mar 3, 1839, the House voted 64–72 (S 61). Result: failed. By party: Others 35–37, Democrats 29–34, Independents 0–1. 29 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
64
No
72
Did not vote
121
Date
Mar 3, 1839

By party

  • Democrats29 yes · 34 no · 71 didn’t vote
  • Others35 yes · 37 no · 50 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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 approve, in committee of the whole, S…: House Vote, Mar 3, 1839,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/25-H-473/to-approve-in-committee-of-the-whole-s-61 (accessed 2026-10-17).