To order the previous question concerning the resolution that it is inexpedient to charter a national bank. (carried by a tie vote; speaker voted in the affirm

On Oct 5, 1837, the House voted 102–101. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 98–8, Others 4–92, Independents 0–1. 8 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 102
No: 101
Did not vote: 54
Date: Oct 5, 1837

By party

Democrats98 yes · 8 no · 28 didn’t vote
Others4 yes · 92 no · 26 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

Joshua Lanier Martin D-AL voted no
Dixon Hall Lewis D-AL voted no
Adam Wilson Snyder D-IL voted no
Zadok Casey D-IL voted no
William L. May D-IL voted no
Richard Fletcher D-MA voted no
Nathaniel Briggs Borden D-MA voted no
John Mercer Patton D-VA 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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