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House roll call 171 · 25th Congress · May 7, 1838

To table discussion of the investigation of the death of hon. J. Cilley.

On May 7, 1838, the House voted 48–131. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 18–77, Others 29–54, Independents 1–0. 18 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
48
No
131
Did not vote
78
Date
May 7, 1838

By party

  • Democrats18 yes · 77 no · 39 didn’t vote
  • Others29 yes · 54 no · 39 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 discussion of the investigation of…: House Vote, May 7, 1838,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/25-H-171/to-table-discussion-of-the-investigation-of-the-death (accessed 2026-10-17).