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On Dec 12, 1838, the House voted 174–26. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 101–3, Others 72–23, Independents 1–0. 3 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 174
No: 26
Did not vote: 57
Date: Dec 12, 1838

By party

Democrats101 yes · 3 no · 30 didn’t vote
Others72 yes · 23 no · 27 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
Francis Ormand Jonathan Smith D-ME 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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Capitol Receipts, “To adopt that part of the rights of the…: House Vote, Dec 12, 1838,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/25-H-350/to-adopt-that-part-of-the-rights-of-the (accessed 2026-10-17).