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House roll call 29 · 25th Congress · Oct 3, 1837

To table the house resolution regarding a contested election.

On Oct 3, 1837, the House voted 70–145. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 1–113, Others 68–32, Independents 1–0. 1 member voted against their own party.

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

Yes
70
No
145
Did not vote
42
Date
Oct 3, 1837

By party

  • Democrats1 yes · 113 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Others68 yes · 32 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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