To adopt that part of the rights of the south resolution that declares that "the constitution rests on the broad principle of equality among the members of this

On Dec 12, 1838, the House voted 182–26. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 105–2, Others 76–24, Independents 1–0. 2 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 182
No: 26
Did not vote: 49
Date: Dec 12, 1838

By party

Democrats105 yes · 2 no · 27 didn’t vote
Others76 yes · 24 no · 22 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

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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