To order a call of the house.

On Jun 26, 1838, the House voted 86–24. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 39–16, Others 46–8, Independents 1–0. 16 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 86
No: 24
Did not vote: 147
Date: Jun 26, 1838

By party

Democrats39 yes · 16 no · 79 didn’t vote
Others46 yes · 8 no · 68 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Dixon Hall Lewis D-AL voted no
Lancelot Phelps D-CT voted no
Francis Thomas D-MD voted no
Virgil Delphini Parris D-ME voted no
Isaac Edwin Crary D-MI voted no
James Iver Mckay D-NC voted no
Samuel Cushman D-NH voted no
Abraham Vanderveer D-NY voted no
James Bradley Spencer D-NY voted no
William Henry Noble D-NY voted no
Matthias Shepler D-OH voted no
Lemuel Paynter D-PA voted no
Jacob Fry Jr. D-PA voted no
Luther Reily D-PA voted no
David Petrikin D-PA voted no
Andrew Buchanan D-PA 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 order a call of the house.: House Vote, Jun 26, 1838,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/25-H-285/to-order-a-call-of-the-house (accessed 2026-10-17).