To adjourn; motion made during consideration of the report of the select committee appointed to inquire into the death of hon. J. Cilley.

On May 1, 1838, the House voted 8–156. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 4–85, Others 4–71. 4 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 8
No: 156
Did not vote: 93
Date: May 1, 1838

By party

Democrats4 yes · 85 no · 45 didn’t vote
Others4 yes · 71 no · 47 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

George Welshman Owens D-GA voted yes
Edward Burd Hubley D-PA voted yes
Robert Craig D-VA voted yes
George Washington Hopkins 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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Capitol Receipts, “To adjourn; motion made during consideration…: House Vote, May 1, 1838,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/25-H-157/to-adjourn-motion-made-during-consideration-of-the-report (accessed 2026-10-17).