To order a call of the house; motion made during consideration of the investigation of the death of hon. J. Cilley.

On May 2, 1838, the House voted 74–99. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 11–79, Others 62–20, Independents 1–0. 11 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 74
No: 99
Did not vote: 84
Date: May 2, 1838

By party

Democrats11 yes · 79 no · 44 didn’t vote
Others62 yes · 20 no · 40 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Dixon Hall Lewis D-AL voted yes
Archibald Yell D-AR voted yes
George Welshman Owens D-GA voted yes
William L. May D-IL voted yes
Nathaniel Briggs Borden D-MA voted yes
Albert Galliton Harrison D-MO voted yes
John Miller D-MO voted yes
Isaac Hopkins Bronson D-NY voted yes
John Chamberlain Clark D-NY voted yes
Hiram Gray D-NY voted yes
Hugh Swinton Legaré D-SC 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 order a call of the house; motion made…: House Vote, May 2, 1838,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/25-H-168/to-order-a-call-of-the-house-motion-made (accessed 2026-10-17).