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House roll call 173 · 25th Congress · May 7, 1838

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

On May 7, 1838, the House voted 55–103. Result: failed. By party: Others 38–43, Democrats 16–60, Independents 1–0. 16 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
55
No
103
Did not vote
99
Date
May 7, 1838

By party

  • Democrats16 yes · 60 no · 58 didn’t vote
  • Others38 yes · 43 no · 41 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 the investigation of the death of…: House Vote, May 7, 1838,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/25-H-173/to-table-the-investigation-of-the-death-of-hon (accessed 2026-10-17).