To recommit S. 2 to committee, with instructions.

On Jun 14, 1838, the House voted 79–123 (S 2). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 5–97, Others 74–25, Independents 0–1. 5 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 79
No: 123
Did not vote: 55
Date: Jun 14, 1838

By party

Democrats5 yes · 97 no · 32 didn’t vote
Others74 yes · 25 no · 23 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

Richard Fletcher D-MA voted yes
Micajah Thomas Hawkins D-NC voted yes
William Montgomery D-NC voted yes
Henry William Connor D-NC voted yes
George Washington Hopkins D-VA 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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