To suspend the rules in order to receive the resolution which provides that "the powers of Congress, being conferred by the constitution of the United States:

On Dec 13, 1838, the House voted 75–124. Result: failed. By party: Others 71–30, Democrats 4–93, Independents 0–1. 4 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 75
No: 124
Did not vote: 58
Date: Dec 13, 1838

By party

Democrats4 yes · 93 no · 37 didn’t vote
Others71 yes · 30 no · 21 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

William L. May D-IL voted yes
Richard Fletcher D-MA voted yes
Nathaniel Briggs Borden D-MA voted yes
Isaac Fletcher D-VT 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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