To dispense with further proceedings under the call of the house, motion made during consideration of the rights of the south resolution.

On Dec 11, 1838, the House voted 115–97. Result: passed. By party: Others 18–88, Democrats 97–8, Independents 0–1. 8 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 115
No: 97
Did not vote: 45
Date: Dec 11, 1838

By party

Democrats97 yes · 8 no · 29 didn’t vote
Others18 yes · 88 no · 16 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

Dixon Hall Lewis D-AL voted no
Jabez Young Jackson D-GA voted no
Richard Fletcher D-MA voted no
William Parmenter D-MA voted no
Nathaniel Briggs Borden D-MA voted no
John Edwards D-NY voted no
John Chamberlain Clark D-NY voted no
James Wood Bouldin D-VA 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 dispense with further proceedings under…: House Vote, Dec 11, 1838,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/25-H-341/to-dispense-with-further-proceedings-under-the-call-of (accessed 2026-10-17).