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Senate roll call 228 · 25th Congress · Jun 20, 1838

To order engrossment and third reading of S. 364, a bill to abolish imprisonment for debt in certain cases.

On Jun 20, 1838, the Senate voted 36–4 (S 364). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 28–1, Others 8–3. 1 member voted against their own party.

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

Yes
36
No
4
Did not vote
19
Date
Jun 20, 1838

By party

  • Democrats28 yes · 1 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Others8 yes · 3 no · 8 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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