To table the resolution from the legislature of alabama in favor of annexation of texas, and also, to have the resolution printed.

On Mar 5, 1838, the House voted 109–40. Result: passed. By party: Others 46–31, Democrats 63–8, Independents 0–1. 8 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 109
No: 40
Did not vote: 108
Date: Mar 5, 1838

By party

Democrats63 yes · 8 no · 63 didn’t vote
Others46 yes · 31 no · 45 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

Samuel Ingham D-CT voted no
Elisha Haley D-CT voted no
Richard Fletcher D-MA voted no
Nathaniel Briggs Borden D-MA voted no
Nathaniel Jones D-NY voted no
Zadock Pratt D-NY voted no
Bennet Bicknell D-NY voted no
William H. Hunter D-OH 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 table the resolution from the legislature…: House Vote, Mar 5, 1838,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/25-H-110/to-table-the-resolution-from-the-legislature-of-alabama (accessed 2026-10-17).