To force a vote on the main question, which is to order engrossment and third reading of H. R. 762. (chair voted in the affirmative.)

On May 16, 1838, the House voted 100–99 (HR 762). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 95–8, Others 5–90, Independents 0–1. 8 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 100
No: 99
Did not vote: 58
Date: May 16, 1838

By party

Democrats95 yes · 8 no · 31 didn’t vote
Others5 yes · 90 no · 27 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

William L. May D-IL voted no
Nathaniel Briggs Borden D-MA voted no
John Chamberlain Clark D-NY voted no
Archibald Stuart D-VA voted no
James Garland D-VA voted no
James Murray Mason D-VA voted no
George Washington Hopkins D-VA voted no
Isaac Fletcher D-VT 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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