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House roll call 113 · 25th Congress · Mar 9, 1838

To suspend the rules in order to offer a resolution changing the daily hour of meeting to 11:00 a.m.

On Mar 9, 1838, the House voted 59–95. Result: failed. By party: Others 28–50, Democrats 31–44, Independents 0–1. 31 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
59
No
95
Did not vote
103
Date
Mar 9, 1838

By party

  • Democrats31 yes · 44 no · 59 didn’t vote
  • Others28 yes · 50 no · 44 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 suspend the rules in order to offer a…: House Vote, Mar 9, 1838,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/25-H-113/to-suspend-the-rules-in-order-to-offer-a (accessed 2026-10-17).

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