To table the motion to reconsider the resolution to subscribe to nile's register.

On Mar 27, 1838, the House voted 88–84. Result: passed. By party: Others 14–74, Democrats 74–9, Independents 0–1. 9 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 88
No: 84
Did not vote: 85
Date: Mar 27, 1838

By party

Democrats74 yes · 9 no · 51 didn’t vote
Others14 yes · 74 no · 34 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

Joshua Lanier Martin D-AL voted no
William L. May D-IL voted no
Richard Fletcher D-MA voted no
Taylor Webster D-OH voted no
Hugh Swinton Legaré D-SC voted no
Archibald Stuart 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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Capitol Receipts, “To table the motion to reconsider the…: House Vote, Mar 27, 1838,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/25-H-120/to-table-the-motion-to-reconsider-the-resolution-to (accessed 2026-10-17).