To table the investigation of the debate of hon. J. Cilley.

On May 10, 1838, the House voted 103–78. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 81–9, Others 22–68, Independents 0–1. 9 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 103
No: 78
Did not vote: 76
Date: May 10, 1838

By party

Democrats81 yes · 9 no · 44 didn’t vote
Others22 yes · 68 no · 32 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

Richard Fletcher D-MA voted no
Abraham Vanderveer D-NY voted no
Edward Burd Hubley D-PA voted no
George May Keim D-PA voted no
Henry Logan D-PA voted no
Daniel Sheffer D-PA voted no
William Wilson Potter D-PA voted no
William Beatty D-PA voted no
George Washington Hopkins 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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