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House roll call 67 · 25th Congress · Jan 5, 1838

To suspend the rules in order to consider the resolution to request the President to communicate to the house all information in the departments respecting the

On Jan 5, 1838, the House voted 79–112. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 9–90, Others 69–22, Independents 1–0. 9 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
79
No
112
Did not vote
66
Date
Jan 5, 1838

By party

  • Democrats9 yes · 90 no · 35 didn’t vote
  • Others69 yes · 22 no · 31 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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