To pass the resolution that prentiss and wood are not entitled to seats in this house as members of the 25th Congress.

On Feb 5, 1838, the House voted 118–116. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 115–6, Others 3–109, Independents 0–1. 6 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 118
No: 116
Did not vote: 23
Date: Feb 5, 1838

By party

Democrats115 yes · 6 no · 13 didn’t vote
Others3 yes · 109 no · 10 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

Dixon Hall Lewis D-AL voted no
William L. May D-IL voted no
Richard Fletcher D-MA voted no
Nathaniel Briggs Borden D-MA voted no
John Mercer Patton D-VA voted no
George Washington Hopkins 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 pass the resolution that prentiss and…: House Vote, Feb 5, 1838,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/25-H-85/to-pass-the-resolution-that-prentiss-and-wood-are (accessed 2026-10-17).