To put the main question, which is to reconsider the vote on passage of H. R. 762.

On May 17, 1838, the House voted 141–64 (HR 762). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 108–1, Others 32–63, Independents 1–0. 1 member voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 141
No: 64
Did not vote: 52
Date: May 17, 1838

By party

Democrats108 yes · 1 no · 25 didn’t vote
Others32 yes · 63 no · 27 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

James Garland 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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Capitol Receipts, “To put the main question, which is to…: House Vote, May 17, 1838,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/25-H-197/to-put-the-main-question-which-is-to-reconsider (accessed 2026-10-16).