To adjourn; motion made during consideration of S. 211.

On Jul 6, 1838, the House voted 16–142 (S 211). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 2–80, Others 14–61, Independents 0–1. 2 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 16
No: 142
Did not vote: 99
Date: Jul 6, 1838

By party

Democrats2 yes · 80 no · 52 didn’t vote
Others14 yes · 61 no · 47 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

Nathaniel Briggs Borden D-MA voted yes
James Wood Bouldin 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 adjourn; motion made during consideration…: House Vote, Jul 6, 1838,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/25-H-321/to-adjourn-motion-made-during-consideration-of-s-211 (accessed 2026-10-17).