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House roll call 142 · 25th Congress · Apr 18, 1838

To sustain the vote by which engrossment and third reading of H. R. 230 was rejected.

On Apr 18, 1838, the House voted 85–112 (HR 230). Result: failed. By party: Others 34–68, Democrats 51–43, Independents 0–1. 43 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
85
No
112
Did not vote
60
Date
Apr 18, 1838

By party

  • Democrats51 yes · 43 no · 40 didn’t vote
  • Others34 yes · 68 no · 20 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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