To suspend the rules, in order to report a bill to raise money by a loan or by treasury notes.

On May 12, 1838, the House voted 82–94. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 5–87, Others 76–7, Independents 1–0. 5 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 82
No: 94
Did not vote: 81
Date: May 12, 1838

By party

Democrats5 yes · 87 no · 42 didn’t vote
Others76 yes · 7 no · 39 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

William L. May D-IL voted yes
Richard Fletcher D-MA voted yes
John Chamberlain Clark D-NY voted yes
Andrew Buchanan D-PA voted yes
George Washington Hopkins 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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