To table the resolution to investigate the conduct of andrew stevenson, the minister to england, in regard to a duel with daniel o'conner.

On Dec 4, 1838, the House voted 140–57. Result: passed. By party: Others 50–53, Democrats 89–4, Independents 1–0. 4 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 140
No: 57
Did not vote: 60
Date: Dec 4, 1838

By party

Democrats89 yes · 4 no · 41 didn’t vote
Others50 yes · 53 no · 19 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Richard Fletcher D-MA voted no
Nathaniel Briggs Borden D-MA voted no
John Tuttle Andrews D-NY 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.

Cite or embed this page

Capitol Receipts, “To table the resolution to investigate the…: House Vote, Dec 4, 1838,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/25-H-336/to-table-the-resolution-to-investigate-the-conduct-of (accessed 2026-10-17).