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House roll call 428 · 25th Congress · Feb 6, 1839

To suspend the rules in order to consider the President's message.

On Feb 6, 1839, the House voted 75–59. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 65–2, Others 10–57. 2 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
75
No
59
Did not vote
123
Date
Feb 6, 1839

By party

  • Democrats65 yes · 2 no · 67 didn’t vote
  • Others10 yes · 57 no · 55 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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