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House roll call 148 · 25th Congress · Apr 20, 1838

To order engrossment of H. R. 230.

On Apr 20, 1838, the House voted 100–95 (HR 230). Result: passed. By party: Others 61–40, Democrats 38–55, Independents 1–0. 38 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
100
No
95
Did not vote
62
Date
Apr 20, 1838

By party

  • Democrats38 yes · 55 no · 41 didn’t vote
  • Others61 yes · 40 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 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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Capitol Receipts, “To order engrossment of H. R. 230.: House Vote, Apr 20, 1838,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/25-H-148/to-order-engrossment-of-h-r-230 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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