To discharge the select committee from further consideration of that part of the original resolution of february 22, which directed them to report if any breach

On May 1, 1838, the House voted 96–67. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 76–5, Others 20–61, Independents 0–1. 5 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 96
No: 67
Did not vote: 94
Date: May 1, 1838

By party

Democrats76 yes · 5 no · 53 didn’t vote
Others20 yes · 61 no · 41 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

Archibald Yell D-AR voted no
Jabez Young Jackson D-GA voted no
John L. Murray D-KY voted no
Hugh Swinton Legaré D-SC voted no
Francis Everod Rives 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 discharge the select committee from…: House Vote, May 1, 1838,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/25-H-158/to-discharge-the-select-committee-from-further-consideration-of (accessed 2026-10-17).