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House roll call 98 · 25th Congress · Feb 21, 1838

To suspend the rules in order to consider the resolution to grant the use of the hall of the House Of Representatives to the congressional temperance society on

On Feb 21, 1838, the House voted 82–43. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 33–30, Others 49–13. 30 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
82
No
43
Did not vote
132
Date
Feb 21, 1838

By party

  • Democrats33 yes · 30 no · 71 didn’t vote
  • Others49 yes · 13 no · 60 didn’t vote

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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