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House roll call 462 · 25th Congress · Mar 2, 1839

To concur in the amendment to H. R. 1176 (app. 3/3/1839), to give the President additional powers for the defense of the United States against invasion in certa

On Mar 2, 1839, the House voted 135–57 (HR 1176). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 52–45, Others 82–12, Independents 1–0. 45 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
135
No
57
Did not vote
65
Date
Mar 2, 1839

By party

  • Democrats52 yes · 45 no · 37 didn’t vote
  • Others82 yes · 12 no · 28 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

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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Capitol Receipts, “To concur in the amendment to H. R. 1176…: House Vote, Mar 2, 1839,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/25-H-462/to-concur-in-the-amendment-to-h-r-1176 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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