To table the resolution relating to the protest by the massachusetts legislature on the right of petition; objecting to the resolution of the house of last dec.

On May 28, 1838, the House voted 110–59. Result: passed. By party: Others 35–53, Democrats 75–6. 6 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 110
No: 59
Did not vote: 88
Date: May 28, 1838

By party

Democrats75 yes · 6 no · 53 didn’t vote
Others35 yes · 53 no · 34 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Richard Fletcher D-MA voted no
William Parmenter D-MA voted no
Nathaniel Briggs Borden D-MA voted no
Thomas Davee D-ME voted no
Abraham Vanderveer D-NY voted no
Thomas Lyon Hamer D-OH 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 table the resolution relating to the…: House Vote, May 28, 1838,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/25-H-216/to-table-the-resolution-relating-to-the-protest-by (accessed 2026-10-14).