To table the resolution that all petitions, memorials and remonstrances against the annexation of texas, presented at the present Congress, together with the re

On Dec 4, 1838, the House voted 136–61. Result: passed. By party: Others 45–55, Democrats 90–6, Independents 1–0. 6 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 136
No: 61
Did not vote: 60
Date: Dec 4, 1838

By party

Democrats90 yes · 6 no · 38 didn’t vote
Others45 yes · 55 no · 22 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Samuel Ingham D-CT voted no
Richard Fletcher D-MA voted no
William Parmenter D-MA voted no
Nathaniel Briggs Borden D-MA voted no
James Wood Bouldin D-VA voted no
Isaac Fletcher D-VT voted no

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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