To amend H.R. 269 (app. July 7, 1838, 5 stat 298), a bill making appropriations for current and contingent expenses of the indian department, and for fulfilling

On Jul 7, 1838, the Senate voted 23–15 (HR 26). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 14–13, Others 9–2. 13 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 23
No: 15
Did not vote: 21
Date: Jul 7, 1838

By party

Democrats14 yes · 13 no · 13 didn’t vote
Others9 yes · 2 no · 8 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Clement Comer Clay D-AL voted no
John Milton Niles D-CT voted no
Perry Smith D-CT voted no
John Ruggles D-ME voted no
Reuel Williams D-ME voted no
John Norvell D-MI voted no
Lucius Lyon D-MI voted no
Bedford Brown D-NC voted no
Robert Strange D-NC voted no
Franklin Pierce D-NH voted no
Henry Hubbard D-NH voted no
Garret Dorset Wall D-NJ voted no
William Allen D-OH voted no

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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