To amend H. R. 676 to use the sum, originally appropriated for an army in the cherokee country, as an additional compensation for the lands ceded to the united

On Jun 4, 1838, the House voted 90–112 (HR 676). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 4–98, Others 85–14, Independents 1–0. 4 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 90
No: 112
Did not vote: 55
Date: Jun 4, 1838

By party

Democrats4 yes · 98 no · 32 didn’t vote
Others85 yes · 14 no · 23 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Richard Fletcher D-MA voted yes
William Parmenter D-MA voted yes
Nathaniel Briggs Borden D-MA voted yes
Daniel Kilgore D-OH 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend H. R. 676 to use the sum…: House Vote, Jun 4, 1838,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/25-H-231/to-amend-h-r-676-to-use-the-sum (accessed 2026-10-17).