To adjourn; motion made during debate on S. 58, for the claims of the late john jordan.

On May 19, 1838, the House voted 46–56 (S 58). Result: failed. By party: Others 37–25, Democrats 9–31. 9 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 46
No: 56
Did not vote: 155
Date: May 19, 1838

By party

Democrats9 yes · 31 no · 94 didn’t vote
Others37 yes · 25 no · 60 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Lancelot Phelps D-CT voted yes
Isaac Edwin Crary D-MI voted yes
James Iver Mckay D-NC voted yes
Alexander Duncan D-OH voted yes
Jacob Fry Jr. D-PA voted yes
John Klingensmith Jr. D-PA voted yes
Hopkins Lacy Turney D-TN voted yes
Francis Everod Rives D-VA voted yes
James Garland D-VA voted yes

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

Cite or embed this page

Capitol Receipts, “To adjourn; motion made during debate on S…: House Vote, May 19, 1838,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/25-H-203/to-adjourn-motion-made-during-debate-on-s-58 (accessed 2026-10-17).