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House roll call 1 · 25th Congress · Sep 5, 1837

To print 20,000 copies of the presidential message to Congress.

On Sep 5, 1837, the House voted 115–109. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 106–15, Others 9–94. 15 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
115
No
109
Did not vote
33
Date
Sep 5, 1837

By party

  • Democrats106 yes · 15 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Others9 yes · 94 no · 19 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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 print 20,000 copies of the presidential…: House Vote, Sep 5, 1837,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/25-H-1/to-print-20-000-copies-of-the-presidential-message (accessed 2026-10-17).