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House roll call 35 · 25th Congress · Oct 7, 1837

To eliminate that part of section 2 of H. R. 2 which provides that the treasury would pay interest on said notes.

On Oct 7, 1837, the House voted 81–137 (HR 2). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 35–80, Others 45–57, Independents 1–0. 35 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
81
No
137
Did not vote
39
Date
Oct 7, 1837

By party

  • Democrats35 yes · 80 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Others45 yes · 57 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

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 eliminate that part of section 2 of H. R…: House Vote, Oct 7, 1837,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/25-H-35/to-eliminate-that-part-of-section-2-of-h (accessed 2026-10-17).

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