To adjourn; motion made during discussion of the select committee report on the death of hon. J. Cilley.

On May 7, 1838, the House voted 55–103. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 6–78, Others 49–24, Independents 0–1. 6 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 55
No: 103
Did not vote: 99
Date: May 7, 1838

By party

Democrats6 yes · 78 no · 50 didn’t vote
Others49 yes · 24 no · 49 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

George Welshman Owens D-GA voted yes
Hopkins Holsey D-GA voted yes
Jabez Young Jackson D-GA voted yes
Richard Fletcher D-MA voted yes
Jacob Fry Jr. D-PA voted yes
George May Keim D-PA 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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