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House roll call 345 · 25th Congress · Dec 11, 1838

To pass the first part of the rights of the south resolution that part being: "resolved, that this government is a government of limited powers, and that, by TH

On Dec 11, 1838, the House voted 198–6. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 108–0, Others 89–6, Independents 1–0.

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

Yes
198
No
6
Did not vote
53
Date
Dec 11, 1838

By party

  • Democrats108 yes · 0 no · 26 didn’t vote
  • Others89 yes · 6 no · 27 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 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 first part of the rights of the…: House Vote, Dec 11, 1838,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/25-H-345/to-pass-the-first-part-of-the-rights-of (accessed 2026-10-17).