To table the resolution to investigate the death of hon. J. Cilley.

On Feb 28, 1838, the House voted 84–117. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 11–89, Others 72–28, Independents 1–0. 11 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 84
No: 117
Did not vote: 56
Date: Feb 28, 1838

By party

Democrats11 yes · 89 no · 34 didn’t vote
Others72 yes · 28 no · 22 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Reuben Chapman D-AL voted yes
Archibald Yell D-AR voted yes
William L. May D-IL voted yes
Benjamin Chew Howard D-MD voted yes
Gouverneur Kemble D-NY voted yes
George Coke Dromgoole D-VA voted yes
James Wood Bouldin D-VA voted yes
James Garland D-VA voted yes
John Mercer Patton D-VA voted yes
James Murray Mason D-VA voted yes
Andrew Beirne 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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