To dispense with further proceedings in the call of the house; motion made during consideration of the resolution to deny seats to messrs. Prentiss and wood.

On Jan 31, 1838, the House voted 122–97. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 112–4, Others 10–92, Independents 0–1. 4 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 122
No: 97
Did not vote: 38
Date: Jan 31, 1838

By party

Democrats112 yes · 4 no · 18 didn’t vote
Others10 yes · 92 no · 20 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

Richard Fletcher D-MA voted no
Nathaniel Briggs Borden D-MA voted no
Robert Hanna Hammond D-PA voted no
George Washington Hopkins 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 in the…: House Vote, Jan 31, 1838,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/25-H-77/to-dispense-with-further-proceedings-in-the-call-of (accessed 2026-10-17).