To discharge the committee on the union from consideration of S. 211, and to bring the bill before the house.

On Jul 6, 1838, the House voted 98–94 (S 211). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 93–3, Others 5–90, Independents 0–1. 3 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 98
No: 94
Did not vote: 65
Date: Jul 6, 1838

By party

Democrats93 yes · 3 no · 38 didn’t vote
Others5 yes · 90 no · 27 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

Richard Fletcher D-MA voted no
Nathaniel Briggs Borden D-MA voted no
Hugh Swinton Legaré D-SC 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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Capitol Receipts, “To discharge the committee on the union from…: House Vote, Jul 6, 1838,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/25-H-320/to-discharge-the-committee-on-the-union-from-consideration (accessed 2026-10-17).