To adjourn and terminate debate on S. 2 (app. June 22, 1838, 5 stat 251), a bill granting the right of pre-emption to actual settlers on public lands.

On Jan 25, 1838, the Senate voted 21–25 (S 2). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 8–23, Others 13–2. 8 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 21
No: 25
Did not vote: 13
Date: Jan 25, 1838

By party

Democrats8 yes · 23 no · 9 didn’t vote
Others13 yes · 2 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Alfred Cuthbert D-GA voted yes
John Tipton D-IN voted yes
Reuel Williams D-ME voted yes
Nathaniel Pitcher Tallmadge D-NY voted yes
Thomas Morris D-OH voted yes
Samuel Mckean D-PA voted yes
John Caldwell Calhoun D-SC voted yes
William Henry Roane D-VA voted yes

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To adjourn and terminate debate on S. 2…: Senate Vote, Jan 25, 1838,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/25-S-78/to-adjourn-and-terminate-debate-on-s-2-app (accessed 2026-10-17).