To adjourn; motion made during consideration of H. R. 224 to make appropriations for the civil and diplomatic expenditures of the government.

On Mar 20, 1838, the House voted 9–121 (HR 224). Result: failed. By party: Others 7–58, Democrats 1–63, Independents 1–0. 1 member voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 9
No: 121
Did not vote: 127
Date: Mar 20, 1838

By party

Democrats1 yes · 63 no · 70 didn’t vote
Others7 yes · 58 no · 57 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Hopkins Holsey D-GA voted yes

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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