To adopt the resolutions: that a committee of seven be appointed to investigate the death of hon. J. Cilley, and that the committee have power to send for perso

On Feb 28, 1838, the House voted 152–49. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 98–8, Others 54–40, Independents 0–1. 8 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 152
No: 49
Did not vote: 56
Date: Feb 28, 1838

By party

Democrats98 yes · 8 no · 28 didn’t vote
Others54 yes · 40 no · 28 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

Reuben Chapman D-AL voted no
Adam Wilson Snyder D-IL voted no
William L. May D-IL voted no
Henry William Connor D-NC voted no
Hugh Swinton Legaré D-SC voted no
George Coke Dromgoole D-VA voted no
John Mercer Patton D-VA voted no
James Murray Mason D-VA voted no

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To adopt the resolutions: that a committee…: House Vote, Feb 28, 1838,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/25-H-106/to-adopt-the-resolutions-that-a-committee-of-seven (accessed 2026-10-17).