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House roll call 164 · 25th Congress · May 2, 1838

To recommit the report of the select committee on the death of hon. J. Cilley, with the petitions and memorials presented to the house upon the subject of dueli

On May 2, 1838, the House voted 89–86. Result: passed. By party: Others 12–77, Democrats 77–8, Independents 0–1. 8 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
89
No
86
Did not vote
82
Date
May 2, 1838

By party

  • Democrats77 yes · 8 no · 49 didn’t vote
  • Others12 yes · 77 no · 33 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 recommit the report of the select…: House Vote, May 2, 1838,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/25-H-164/to-recommit-the-report-of-the-select-committee-on (accessed 2026-10-17).