To amend H. R. 2, in the form of a substitute, to authorize the secretary of the treasury to borrow, on the credit of the United States, such sums as the presid

On Oct 9, 1837, the House voted 86–131 (HR 2). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 3–117, Others 82–14, Independents 1–0. 3 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 86
No: 131
Did not vote: 40
Date: Oct 9, 1837

By party

Democrats3 yes · 117 no · 14 didn’t vote
Others82 yes · 14 no · 26 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Richard Fletcher D-MA voted yes
Walter Coles 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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