To adjourn; motion made during consideration of H. R. 762.

On May 12, 1838, the House voted 85–72 (HR 762). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 8–71, Others 76–1, Independents 1–0. 8 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 85
No: 72
Did not vote: 100
Date: May 12, 1838

By party

Democrats8 yes · 71 no · 55 didn’t vote
Others76 yes · 1 no · 45 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Thomas Tucker Whittlesey D-CT voted yes
Lancelot Phelps D-CT voted yes
Richard Fletcher D-MA voted yes
William Parmenter D-MA voted yes
Hiram Gray D-NY voted yes
Archibald Stuart D-VA voted yes
James Murray Mason D-VA voted yes
William Stephen Morgan 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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