To table the resolution that the committee on elections, in making a report on the application of prentiss and wood to be qualified as members of the 25th congr

On Jan 3, 1838, the House voted 96–92. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 96–8, Others 0–83, Independents 0–1. 8 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 96
No: 92
Did not vote: 69
Date: Jan 3, 1838

By party

Democrats96 yes · 8 no · 30 didn’t vote
Others0 yes · 83 no · 39 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

George Washington Bonaparte Towns D-GA voted no
Zadok Casey D-IL voted no
William L. May D-IL voted no
Nathaniel Briggs Borden D-MA voted no
Andrew Buchanan D-PA voted no
James Murray Mason D-VA voted no
George Washington Hopkins D-VA voted no
Andrew Beirne D-VA 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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Capitol Receipts, “To table the resolution that the committee…: House Vote, Jan 3, 1838,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/25-H-66/to-table-the-resolution-that-the-committee-on-elections (accessed 2026-10-17).