To adjourn; motion made during consideration of the resolution to investigate the duel-death of hon. J. Cilley.

On Apr 28, 1838, the House voted 76–96. Result: failed. By party: Others 65–21, Democrats 10–75, Independents 1–0. 10 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 76
No: 96
Did not vote: 85
Date: Apr 28, 1838

By party

Democrats10 yes · 75 no · 49 didn’t vote
Others65 yes · 21 no · 36 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Joshua Lanier Martin D-AL voted yes
George Welshman Owens D-GA voted yes
William L. May D-IL voted yes
Richard Fletcher D-MA voted yes
Nathaniel Briggs Borden D-MA voted yes
Henry William Connor D-NC voted yes
Francis Everod Rives D-VA voted yes
James Murray Mason D-VA voted yes
Joseph Johnson D-VA voted yes
William Stephen Morgan D-VA 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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