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House roll call 153 · 25th Congress · Apr 21, 1838

To pass (H. R. 121), to allow interest on the claim of the late DR. Philip turner. (globe version.) to order engrossment and third reading of H. R. 121, to al

On Apr 21, 1838, the House voted 75–76 (HR 121). Result: failed. By party: Others 57–25, Democrats 17–51, Independents 1–0. 17 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
75
No
76
Did not vote
106
Date
Apr 21, 1838

By party

  • Democrats17 yes · 51 no · 66 didn’t vote
  • Others57 yes · 25 no · 40 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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