To reconsider the vote by which the memorial remonstrating against the treaty with the cherokee indians, of 1835, was tabled.

On Jan 29, 1838, the House voted 121–81. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 102–4, Others 19–77. 4 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 121
No: 81
Did not vote: 55
Date: Jan 29, 1838

By party

Democrats102 yes · 4 no · 28 didn’t vote
Others19 yes · 77 no · 26 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Richard Fletcher D-MA voted no
Nathaniel Briggs Borden D-MA voted no
Taylor Webster D-OH voted no
James Garland 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 reconsider the vote by which the memorial…: House Vote, Jan 29…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/25-H-74/to-reconsider-the-vote-by-which-the-memorial-remonstrating (accessed 2026-10-17).