To suspend the rules in order to consider the resolution requesting reports of the various executive departments on their expenditures.

On Feb 11, 1839, the House voted 97–78. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 85–6, Others 12–71, Independents 0–1. 6 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 97
No: 78
Did not vote: 82
Date: Feb 11, 1839

By party

Democrats85 yes · 6 no · 43 didn’t vote
Others12 yes · 71 no · 39 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

Zadok Casey D-IL voted no
Nathaniel Briggs Borden D-MA voted no
Isaac Hopkins Bronson D-NY voted no
John Chamberlain Clark D-NY voted no
James Wood Bouldin D-VA voted no
George Washington Hopkins D-VA 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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