To adjourn the house; motion made during consideration of the bill (S. 189) to appoint commissioners to adjust the claims to reservations of land under the four

On Feb 15, 1838, the House voted 6–136 (S 189). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 4–67, Others 2–68, Independents 0–1. 4 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 6
No: 136
Did not vote: 115
Date: Feb 15, 1838

By party

Democrats4 yes · 67 no · 63 didn’t vote
Others2 yes · 68 no · 52 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

Joshua Lanier Martin D-AL voted yes
John Curtis Brodhead D-NY voted yes
Daniel Parkhurst Leadbetter D-OH voted yes
George Coke Dromgoole 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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