To recommit S. 1 to the committee of the whole house on the state of the union, with instructions to amend with a substitute bill.

On Sep 29, 1837, the House voted 64–149 (S 1). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 1–115, Others 62–34, Independents 1–0. 1 member voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 64
No: 149
Did not vote: 44
Date: Sep 29, 1837

By party

Democrats1 yes · 115 no · 18 didn’t vote
Others62 yes · 34 no · 26 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Nathaniel Briggs Borden D-MA 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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