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House roll call 68 · 25th Congress · Jan 16, 1838

To table the resolution that messrs. Gholson and wise, members of this house, between whom warm words have passed in debate, be required by the speaker to decla

On Jan 16, 1838, the House voted 78–123. Result: failed. By party: Others 42–59, Democrats 36–63, Independents 0–1. 36 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
78
No
123
Did not vote
56
Date
Jan 16, 1838

By party

  • Democrats36 yes · 63 no · 35 didn’t vote
  • Others42 yes · 59 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

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 table the resolution that messrs. Gholson…: House Vote, Jan 16…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/25-H-68/to-table-the-resolution-that-messrs-gholson-and-wise (accessed 2026-10-15).

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