To suspend the rules in order to present two memorials from certain citizens of massachusetts on the subject of the late duel death of hon. J. Cilley. (no quor

On Mar 7, 1838, the House voted 86–55. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 59–12, Others 27–42, Independents 0–1. 12 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 86
No: 55
Did not vote: 116
Date: Mar 7, 1838

By party

Democrats59 yes · 12 no · 63 didn’t vote
Others27 yes · 42 no · 53 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
Henry William Connor D-NC voted no
Hugh Swinton Legaré D-SC voted no
George Coke Dromgoole D-VA voted no
Walter Coles D-VA voted no
James Garland D-VA voted no
John Mercer Patton D-VA voted no
George Washington Hopkins 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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