To order engrossment and third reading of H. R. 2.

On Oct 9, 1837, the House voted 127–98 (HR 2). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 115–5, Others 11–93, Independents 1–0. 5 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 127
No: 98
Did not vote: 32
Date: Oct 9, 1837

By party

Democrats115 yes · 5 no · 14 didn’t vote
Others11 yes · 93 no · 18 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Dixon Hall Lewis D-AL voted no
Adam Wilson Snyder D-IL voted no
Zadok Casey D-IL voted no
Richard Fletcher D-MA voted no
Jacob Fry Jr. 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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