To amend H. R. 2 to provide that it shall not be lawful for the secretary of the treasury, or any officer of the government except the superintendent of the min

On Oct 7, 1837, the House voted 96–118 (HR 2). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 4–111, Others 91–7, Independents 1–0. 4 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 96
No: 118
Did not vote: 43
Date: Oct 7, 1837

By party

Democrats4 yes · 111 no · 19 didn’t vote
Others91 yes · 7 no · 24 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Dixon Hall Lewis D-AL voted yes
Richard Fletcher D-MA voted yes
James Garland D-VA voted yes
George Washington Hopkins D-VA 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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