To table the resolution to appoint a select committee of the house to inquire into the charges of corruption against a member of Congress.

On Feb 12, 1838, the House voted 14–179. Result: failed. By party: Others 0–99, Democrats 14–79, Independents 0–1. 14 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 14
No: 179
Did not vote: 64
Date: Feb 12, 1838

By party

Democrats14 yes · 79 no · 41 didn’t vote
Others0 yes · 99 no · 23 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

George Welshman Owens D-GA voted yes
Ratliff Boon D-IN voted yes
Isaac Edwin Crary D-MI voted yes
Henry William Connor D-NC voted yes
Samuel Cushman D-NH voted yes
Obadiah Titus D-NY voted yes
Albert Gallup D-NY voted yes
William Henry Noble D-NY voted yes
John Tuttle Andrews D-NY voted yes
Alexander Duncan D-OH voted yes
William H. Hunter D-OH voted yes
Jacob Fry Jr. D-PA voted yes
John Klingensmith Jr. D-PA voted yes
Arnold Plumer D-PA 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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