To table the amendment to the resolution concerning the charge of corruption in Congress which proposed to insert in the journal the oath administered yesterday

On Feb 14, 1838, the House voted 104–79. Result: passed. By party: Others 95–1, Democrats 8–78, Independents 1–0. 8 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 104
No: 79
Did not vote: 74
Date: Feb 14, 1838

By party

Democrats8 yes · 78 no · 48 didn’t vote
Others95 yes · 1 no · 26 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Reuben Chapman D-AL voted yes
Joshua Lanier Martin D-AL voted yes
Dixon Hall Lewis D-AL voted yes
Thomas Glascock D-GA voted yes
William L. May D-IL voted yes
Richard Fletcher D-MA voted yes
Nathaniel Briggs Borden D-MA voted yes
James Iver Mckay D-NC 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 table the amendment to the resolution…: House Vote, Feb 14, 1838,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/25-H-95/to-table-the-amendment-to-the-resolution-concerning-the (accessed 2026-10-15).