To adopt the resolution that it is inexpedient to charter a national bank.

On Oct 5, 1837, the House voted 123–91. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 108–3, Others 15–87, Independents 0–1. 3 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 123
No: 91
Did not vote: 43
Date: Oct 5, 1837

By party

Democrats108 yes · 3 no · 23 didn’t vote
Others15 yes · 87 no · 20 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

William L. May D-IL voted no
Richard Fletcher D-MA voted no
Nathaniel Briggs Borden D-MA 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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