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House roll call 268 · 25th Congress · Jun 23, 1838

To sustain the decision of the chair as the judgment of the house, that MR. Adams was out of order and in violation of the rule that a member must confine himse

On Jun 23, 1838, the House voted 115–36. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 86–2, Others 29–34. 2 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
115
No
36
Did not vote
106
Date
Jun 23, 1838

By party

  • Democrats86 yes · 2 no · 46 didn’t vote
  • Others29 yes · 34 no · 59 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 sustain the decision of the chair as the…: House Vote, Jun 23, 1838,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/25-H-268/to-sustain-the-decision-of-the-chair-as-the (accessed 2026-10-17).