To suspend the rules in order to have all appropriation bills made the special order from day to day until disposed of.

On Feb 7, 1839, the House voted 94–60. Result: passed. By party: Others 25–57, Democrats 69–2, Independents 0–1. 2 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 94
No: 60
Did not vote: 103
Date: Feb 7, 1839

By party

Democrats69 yes · 2 no · 63 didn’t vote
Others25 yes · 57 no · 40 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

Richard Fletcher D-MA voted no
David Petrikin D-PA 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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