To table the resolution to investigate the duel-death of hon. J. Cilley.

On Apr 30, 1838, the House voted 28–166. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 11–90, Others 16–76, Independents 1–0. 11 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 28
No: 166
Did not vote: 63
Date: Apr 30, 1838

By party

Democrats11 yes · 90 no · 33 didn’t vote
Others16 yes · 76 no · 30 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Dixon Hall Lewis D-AL voted yes
Archibald Yell D-AR voted yes
Jesse Franklin Cleveland D-GA voted yes
John L. Murray D-KY voted yes
Henry William Connor D-NC voted yes
Churchill Caldom Cambreleng D-NY voted yes
Gouverneur Kemble D-NY voted yes
Hugh Swinton Legaré D-SC voted yes
John Peter Richardson D-SC voted yes
Walter Coles D-VA voted yes
James Murray Mason 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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Capitol Receipts, “To table the resolution to investigate the…: House Vote, Apr 30, 1838,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/25-H-155/to-table-the-resolution-to-investigate-the-duel-death (accessed 2026-10-17).