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House roll call 178 · 25th Congress · May 10, 1838

To order a call of the house; motion made during debate on the investigation of the death of hon. J. Cilley.

On May 10, 1838, the House voted 64–123. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 3–93, Others 60–30, Independents 1–0. 3 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
64
No
123
Did not vote
70
Date
May 10, 1838

By party

  • Democrats3 yes · 93 no · 38 didn’t vote
  • Others60 yes · 30 no · 32 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 order a call of the house; motion made…: House Vote, May 10, 1838,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/25-H-178/to-order-a-call-of-the-house-motion-made (accessed 2026-10-17).