To amend H. R. 2 to provide that the treasury notes proposed to be issued shall total seven million dollars, in lieu of 10 million dollars.

On Oct 9, 1837, the House voted 101–120 (HR 2). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 3–117, Others 97–3, Independents 1–0. 3 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 101
No: 120
Did not vote: 36
Date: Oct 9, 1837

By party

Democrats3 yes · 117 no · 14 didn’t vote
Others97 yes · 3 no · 22 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Adam Wilson Snyder D-IL voted yes
Richard Fletcher D-MA voted yes
James Wood Bouldin 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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