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House roll call 92 · 25th Congress · Feb 13, 1838

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 13, 1838, the House voted 48–137. Result: failed. By party: Others 9–85, Democrats 39–51, Independents 0–1. 39 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
48
No
137
Did not vote
72
Date
Feb 13, 1838

By party

  • Democrats39 yes · 51 no · 44 didn’t vote
  • Others9 yes · 85 no · 28 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 to appoint a select…: House Vote, Feb 13, 1838,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/25-H-92/to-table-the-resolution-to-appoint-a-select-committee (accessed 2026-10-15).

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