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

On May 16, 1838, the House voted 64–125 (HR 762). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 2–96, Others 61–29, Independents 1–0. 2 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 64
No: 125
Did not vote: 68
Date: May 16, 1838

By party

Democrats2 yes · 96 no · 36 didn’t vote
Others61 yes · 29 no · 32 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Nathaniel Briggs Borden D-MA voted yes
Hopkins Lacy Turney D-TN 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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