To suspend the rules in order to consider a memorial from 220 citizens of massachusetts, in relation to the duel (in which hon. J. Cilley was killed) designated

On Mar 6, 1838, the House voted 103–43. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 66–13, Others 37–29, Independents 0–1. 13 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 103
No: 43
Did not vote: 111
Date: Mar 6, 1838

By party

Democrats66 yes · 13 no · 55 didn’t vote
Others37 yes · 29 no · 56 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

Reuben Chapman D-AL voted no
Joshua Lanier Martin D-AL voted no
Dixon Hall Lewis D-AL voted no
Archibald Yell D-AR voted no
Benjamin Chew Howard D-MD voted no
Francis Thomas D-MD voted no
James Iver Mckay D-NC voted no
Hugh Swinton Legaré D-SC voted no
George Coke Dromgoole D-VA voted no
Walter Coles D-VA voted no
John Mercer Patton D-VA voted no
George Washington Hopkins D-VA voted no
Andrew Beirne D-VA voted no

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

Cite or embed this page

Capitol Receipts, “To suspend the rules in order to consider a…: House Vote, Mar 6, 1838,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/25-H-111/to-suspend-the-rules-in-order-to-consider-a (accessed 2026-10-16).