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House roll call 209 · 25th Congress · May 23, 1838

To order a call of the house.

On May 23, 1838, the House voted 63–66. Result: failed. By party: Others 39–30, Democrats 24–36. 24 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
63
No
66
Did not vote
128
Date
May 23, 1838

By party

  • Democrats24 yes · 36 no · 74 didn’t vote
  • Others39 yes · 30 no · 53 didn’t vote

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.: House Vote, May 23, 1838,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/25-H-209/to-order-a-call-of-the-house (accessed 2026-10-17).