To order a call of the house; motion made during consideration of S. 6, to impose additional duties as depositaries in certain cases on public officers.

On Oct 14, 1837, the House voted 184–5 (S 6). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 93–5, Others 90–0, Independents 1–0. 5 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 184
No: 5
Did not vote: 68
Date: Oct 14, 1837

By party

Democrats93 yes · 5 no · 36 didn’t vote
Others90 yes · 0 no · 32 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Archibald Yell D-AR voted no
Ratliff Boon D-IN voted no
Nathaniel Briggs Borden D-MA voted no
Jacob Fry Jr. D-PA voted no
John Klingensmith Jr. 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; motion made…: House Vote, Oct 14, 1837,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/25-H-49/to-order-a-call-of-the-house-motion-made (accessed 2026-10-17).