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House roll call 132 · 25th Congress · Apr 11, 1838

To table the motion to reconsider the vote by which the report of the committee for the district of columbia against the expediency of a retrocession of the dis

On Apr 11, 1838, the House voted 82–63. Result: passed. By party: Others 32–42, Democrats 49–21, Independents 1–0. 21 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
82
No
63
Did not vote
112
Date
Apr 11, 1838

By party

  • Democrats49 yes · 21 no · 64 didn’t vote
  • Others32 yes · 42 no · 48 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 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 motion to reconsider the vote…: House Vote, Apr 11, 1838,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/25-H-132/to-table-the-motion-to-reconsider-the-vote-by (accessed 2026-10-17).