To suspend the rules in order to submit a resolution that the secretary of the treasury be directed to inform this house whether he has made any agreement with

On Oct 7, 1837, the House voted 70–85 (HR 2). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 4–82, Others 65–3, Independents 1–0. 4 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 70
No: 85
Did not vote: 102
Date: Oct 7, 1837

By party

Democrats4 yes · 82 no · 48 didn’t vote
Others65 yes · 3 no · 54 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Thomas Davee D-ME voted yes
John Isaac De Graff D-NY voted yes
John Holmes Prentiss D-NY voted yes
John Chamberlain Clark D-NY 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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