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House roll call 158 · 25th Congress · May 1, 1838

To discharge the select committee from further consideration of that part of the original resolution of february 22, which directed them to report if any breach

On May 1, 1838, the House voted 96–67. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 76–5, Others 20–61, Independents 0–1. 5 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
96
No
67
Did not vote
94
Date
May 1, 1838

By party

  • Democrats76 yes · 5 no · 53 didn’t vote
  • Others20 yes · 61 no · 41 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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 discharge the select committee from…: House Vote, May 1, 1838,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/25-H-158/to-discharge-the-select-committee-from-further-consideration-of (accessed 2026-10-17).