To suspend the rules and submit a motion that the house consider a bill to revive and continue the corporate existence of banks in the district of columbia. (p

On Mar 2, 1841, the House voted 74–70. Result: passed. By party: Others 71–7, Democrats 3–63. 3 members voted against their own party.

During the 26th Congress (1839–1840), Martin Van Buren was president.

Yes: 74
No: 70
Did not vote: 111
Date: Mar 2, 1841

By party

Democrats3 yes · 63 no · 61 didn’t vote
Others71 yes · 7 no · 50 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Charles Biddle Shepard D-NC voted yes
Edward Rogers D-NY voted yes
Sampson Hale Butler D-SC 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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