To order a call of the house; motion made during consideration of the resolution that prentiss and wood are not members of the 25th Congress and are not entitle

On Jan 31, 1838, the House voted 189–19. Result: passed. By party: Others 90–16, Democrats 98–3, Independents 1–0. 3 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 189
No: 19
Did not vote: 49
Date: Jan 31, 1838

By party

Democrats98 yes · 3 no · 33 didn’t vote
Others90 yes · 16 no · 16 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Dixon Hall Lewis D-AL voted no
Archibald Yell D-AR voted no
Nathaniel Briggs Borden D-MA 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, Jan 31, 1838,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/25-H-76/to-order-a-call-of-the-house-motion-made (accessed 2026-10-17).