To table the subject of the investigation of the death of hon. J. Cilley.

On May 2, 1838, the House voted 47–124. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 10–76, Others 36–48, Independents 1–0. 10 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 47
No: 124
Did not vote: 86
Date: May 2, 1838

By party

Democrats10 yes · 76 no · 48 didn’t vote
Others36 yes · 48 no · 38 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Archibald Yell D-AR voted yes
John L. Murray D-KY voted yes
James Iver Mckay D-NC voted yes
Churchill Caldom Cambreleng D-NY voted yes
Gouverneur Kemble D-NY voted yes
Hugh Swinton Legaré D-SC voted yes
John Peter Richardson D-SC voted yes
Walter Coles D-VA voted yes
James Murray Mason D-VA voted yes
Robert Craig 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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