To suspend the rule which would require the resolution directing the secretary of treasury to inform the house whether a certain letter bears his signature to b

On Apr 16, 1838, the House voted 97–85. Result: passed. By party: Others 91–2, Democrats 5–83, Independents 1–0. 5 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 97
No: 85
Did not vote: 75
Date: Apr 16, 1838

By party

Democrats5 yes · 83 no · 46 didn’t vote
Others91 yes · 2 no · 29 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Richard Fletcher D-MA voted yes
Nathaniel Briggs Borden D-MA voted yes
Gouverneur Kemble D-NY voted yes
Robert Mcclellan D-NY voted yes
James Wood Bouldin 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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Capitol Receipts, “To suspend the rule which would require the…: House Vote, Apr 16, 1838,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/25-H-137/to-suspend-the-rule-which-would-require-the-resolution (accessed 2026-10-14).