To suspend the rules in order to receive the resolution that the rules be so amended as to substitute the "viva voce" vote of the members in all cases in which

On Jan 16, 1839, the House voted 97–93. Result: passed. By party: Others 10–87, Democrats 87–6. 6 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 97
No: 93
Did not vote: 67
Date: Jan 16, 1839

By party

Democrats87 yes · 6 no · 41 didn’t vote
Others10 yes · 87 no · 25 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

William L. May D-IL voted no
Richard Fletcher D-MA voted no
Francis Ormand Jonathan Smith D-ME voted no
Zadock Pratt D-NY voted no
John Edwards D-NY voted no
John Chamberlain Clark D-NY 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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