To refer to the committee on foreign affairs, the petition to accede to the proposition of the mexican Congress regarding the compromise of the claims presented

On Dec 28, 1837, the House voted 117–51. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 85–1, Others 32–50. 1 member voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 117
No: 51
Did not vote: 89
Date: Dec 28, 1837

By party

Democrats85 yes · 1 no · 48 didn’t vote
Others32 yes · 50 no · 40 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Nathaniel Briggs Borden D-MA 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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