To suspend the rules in order to allow a statement concerning the bad condition of the country's business, commerce, circulation and exchanges.

On Apr 16, 1838, the House voted 85–71. Result: passed. By party: Others 76–4, Democrats 8–67, Independents 1–0. 8 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 85
No: 71
Did not vote: 101
Date: Apr 16, 1838

By party

Democrats8 yes · 67 no · 59 didn’t vote
Others76 yes · 4 no · 42 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Jesse Franklin Cleveland D-GA voted yes
Seaton Grantland D-GA voted yes
Zadok Casey D-IL voted yes
William L. May D-IL voted yes
Richard Fletcher D-MA voted yes
William Parmenter D-MA voted yes
Nathaniel Briggs Borden D-MA voted yes
James Murray Mason D-VA 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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