To adjourn; motion made during consideration of H. R. 762, to authorize the issue of treasury notes.

On May 11, 1838, the House voted 71–69 (HR 762). Result: passed. By party: Others 66–4, Democrats 4–65, Independents 1–0. 4 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 71
No: 69
Did not vote: 117
Date: May 11, 1838

By party

Democrats4 yes · 65 no · 65 didn’t vote
Others66 yes · 4 no · 52 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
Hugh Swinton Legaré D-SC 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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