To amend in the nature of a substitute the bill (H. R. 2, app. 10/12/1837)(5 stat. 6. 201) to authorize the issuance of treasury notes, the substitute amendment

On Oct 6, 1837, the House voted 104–112 (HR 2). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 4–110, Others 99–2, Independents 1–0. 4 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 104
No: 112
Did not vote: 41
Date: Oct 6, 1837

By party

Democrats4 yes · 110 no · 20 didn’t vote
Others99 yes · 2 no · 21 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Richard Fletcher D-MA voted yes
James Wood Bouldin D-VA voted yes
John Mercer Patton D-VA 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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