To amend the resolution to add to the 35th rule the provision for a call of the house prior to the seconding of a motion for the previous question, the amendmen

On Sep 14, 1837, the House voted 102–106. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 6–105, Others 95–1, Independents 1–0. 6 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 102
No: 106
Did not vote: 49
Date: Sep 14, 1837

By party

Democrats6 yes · 105 no · 23 didn’t vote
Others95 yes · 1 no · 26 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Dixon Hall Lewis D-AL voted yes
Richard Fletcher D-MA voted yes
Nathaniel Briggs Borden D-MA voted yes
James Iver Mckay D-NC voted yes
Taylor Webster D-OH voted yes
Robert Craig D-VA voted yes

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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