To order a call of the house; motion made during consideration of S. 211.

On Jul 6, 1838, the House voted 84–96 (S 211). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 4–86, Others 79–10, Independents 1–0. 4 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 84
No: 96
Did not vote: 77
Date: Jul 6, 1838

By party

Democrats4 yes · 86 no · 44 didn’t vote
Others79 yes · 10 no · 33 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Richard Fletcher D-MA voted yes
Nathaniel Briggs Borden D-MA voted yes
John Edwards D-NY voted yes
George May Keim D-PA 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, Jul 6, 1838,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/25-H-319/to-order-a-call-of-the-house-motion-made (accessed 2026-10-17).