To recommit the report of the select committee on the death of hon. J. Cilley, with the petitions and memorials presented to the house upon the subject of dueli

On May 2, 1838, the House voted 89–86. Result: passed. By party: Others 12–77, Democrats 77–8, Independents 0–1. 8 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 89
No: 86
Did not vote: 82
Date: May 2, 1838

By party

Democrats77 yes · 8 no · 49 didn’t vote
Others12 yes · 77 no · 33 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

Benjamin Chew Howard D-MD voted no
Albert Galliton Harrison D-MO voted no
Gouverneur Kemble D-NY voted no
John Peter Richardson D-SC voted no
James Wood Bouldin D-VA voted no
Walter Coles D-VA voted no
James Murray Mason D-VA voted no
Isaac Samuels Pennybacker 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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