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House roll call 179 · 25th Congress · May 10, 1838

To print the reports of the majority and minority of the select committee appointed to investigate the death of hon. J. Cilley.

On May 10, 1838, the House voted 123–73. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 100–3, Others 23–69, Independents 0–1. 3 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
123
No
73
Did not vote
61
Date
May 10, 1838

By party

  • Democrats100 yes · 3 no · 31 didn’t vote
  • Others23 yes · 69 no · 30 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 print the reports of the majority and…: House Vote, May 10, 1838,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/25-H-179/to-print-the-reports-of-the-majority-and-minority (accessed 2026-10-17).