To amend H. R. 224 to provide that the public square around the capitol be improved.

On Mar 23, 1838, the House voted 93–56 (HR 224). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 71–7, Others 21–49, Independents 1–0. 7 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 93
No: 56
Did not vote: 108
Date: Mar 23, 1838

By party

Democrats71 yes · 7 no · 56 didn’t vote
Others21 yes · 49 no · 52 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

James Iver Mckay D-NC voted no
Micajah Thomas Hawkins D-NC voted no
William Montgomery D-NC voted no
Henry William Connor D-NC voted no
George Coke Dromgoole D-VA voted no
Andrew Beirne D-VA voted no
William Stephen Morgan D-VA voted no

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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