To amend H. R. 1176, to authorize the President to accept 50,000 volunteers for service, if deemed expedient.

On Mar 2, 1839, the House voted 153–47 (HR 1176). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 100–3, Others 52–44, Independents 1–0. 3 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 153
No: 47
Did not vote: 57
Date: Mar 2, 1839

By party

Democrats100 yes · 3 no · 31 didn’t vote
Others52 yes · 44 no · 26 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Dixon Hall Lewis D-AL voted no
Jabez Young Jackson D-GA voted no
Hugh Swinton Legaré D-SC 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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