To suspend the rules in relation to order of business, in order that the house in the committee of the whole on the state of the union, may consider H. R. 762.

On May 14, 1838, the House voted 132–50 (HR 762). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 93–3, Others 39–47. 3 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 132
No: 50
Did not vote: 75
Date: May 14, 1838

By party

Democrats93 yes · 3 no · 38 didn’t vote
Others39 yes · 47 no · 36 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

William L. May D-IL voted no
Robert Hanna Hammond D-PA voted no
Andrew Buchanan D-PA voted no

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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