To suspend the rules in order to consider the resolution that Congress has no jurisdiction over the institution of slavery in several states of confederacy and

On Dec 11, 1838, the House voted 137–66. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 91–11, Others 45–55, Independents 1–0. 11 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 137
No: 66
Did not vote: 54
Date: Dec 11, 1838

By party

Democrats91 yes · 11 no · 32 didn’t vote
Others45 yes · 55 no · 22 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Samuel Ingham D-CT voted no
Elisha Haley D-CT voted no
Zadok Casey D-IL voted no
Richard Fletcher D-MA voted no
William Parmenter D-MA voted no
Francis Ormand Jonathan Smith D-ME voted no
Thomas Davee D-ME voted no
John Edwards D-NY voted no
John Chamberlain Clark D-NY voted no
James Wood Bouldin D-VA voted no
Isaac Fletcher D-VT 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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