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House roll call 89 · 25th Congress · Feb 9, 1838

To order engrossment of the bill (H. R. 80) to appropriate to the heirs of robert fulton the sum of one hundred thousand dollars.

On Feb 9, 1838, the House voted 111–70 (HR 80). Result: passed. By party: Others 80–20, Democrats 31–49, Independents 0–1. 31 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
111
No
70
Did not vote
76
Date
Feb 9, 1838

By party

  • Democrats31 yes · 49 no · 54 didn’t vote
  • Others80 yes · 20 no · 22 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 order engrossment of the bill (H. R. 80)…: House Vote, Feb 9, 1838,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/25-H-89/to-order-engrossment-of-the-bill-h-r-80 (accessed 2026-10-17).