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House roll call 73 · 25th Congress · Jan 27, 1838

To agree to the resolution to direct the clerk to furnish each member of the present house with certain books, to be paid for out of the contingent fund of the

On Jan 27, 1838, the House voted 113–71. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 62–34, Others 51–36, Independents 0–1. 34 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
113
No
71
Did not vote
73
Date
Jan 27, 1838

By party

  • Democrats62 yes · 34 no · 38 didn’t vote
  • Others51 yes · 36 no · 35 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

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 agree to the resolution to direct the…: House Vote, Jan 27, 1838,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/25-H-73/to-agree-to-the-resolution-to-direct-the-clerk (accessed 2026-10-17).