To order a call of the house; motion made during debate on H. R. 676.

On May 29, 1838, the House voted 47–99 (HR 676). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 6–85, Others 41–14. 6 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 47
No: 99
Did not vote: 111
Date: May 29, 1838

By party

Democrats6 yes · 85 no · 43 didn’t vote
Others41 yes · 14 no · 67 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Archibald Yell D-AR voted yes
Richard Fletcher D-MA voted yes
Thomas Davee D-ME voted yes
Alexander Duncan D-OH voted yes
Jacob Fry Jr. D-PA voted yes
James Murray Mason D-VA 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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Capitol Receipts, “To order a call of the house; motion made…: House Vote, May 29, 1838,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/25-H-222/to-order-a-call-of-the-house-motion-made (accessed 2026-10-17).