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House roll call 102 · 25th Congress · Feb 28, 1838

To suspend the rules for the purpose of appointing a committee to investigate the death of hon. J. Cilley.

On Feb 28, 1838, the House voted 113–31. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 72–3, Others 41–28. 3 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
113
No
31
Did not vote
113
Date
Feb 28, 1838

By party

  • Democrats72 yes · 3 no · 59 didn’t vote
  • Others41 yes · 28 no · 53 didn’t vote

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 suspend the rules for the purpose of…: House Vote, Feb 28, 1838,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/25-H-102/to-suspend-the-rules-for-the-purpose-of-appointing (accessed 2026-10-17).