To consider the petition from a delegation appointed by the cherokee nation on behalf of themselves and their constituents.

On Jan 22, 1838, the House voted 85–83. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 11–75, Others 74–8. 11 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 85
No: 83
Did not vote: 89
Date: Jan 22, 1838

By party

Democrats11 yes · 75 no · 48 didn’t vote
Others74 yes · 8 no · 40 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Samuel Ingham D-CT voted yes
Richard Fletcher D-MA voted yes
Nathaniel Briggs Borden D-MA voted yes
John Fairfield D-ME voted yes
Thomas Davee D-ME voted yes
Obadiah Titus D-NY voted yes
Zadock Pratt D-NY voted yes
Arphaxed Loomis D-NY voted yes
Taylor Webster D-OH voted yes
Walter Coles D-VA voted yes
Robert Craig 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 consider the petition from a delegation…: House Vote, Jan 22, 1838,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/25-H-70/to-consider-the-petition-from-a-delegation-appointed-by (accessed 2026-10-17).