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House roll call 86 · 25th Congress · Feb 5, 1838

To agree to the third section of the resolution that provides that the speaker of the house communicate a copy of the resolution concerning the election of pren

On Feb 5, 1838, the House voted 122–89. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 116–1, Others 6–87, Independents 0–1. 1 member voted against their own party.

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

Yes
122
No
89
Did not vote
46
Date
Feb 5, 1838

By party

  • Democrats116 yes · 1 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Others6 yes · 87 no · 29 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 third section of the…: House Vote, Feb 5, 1838,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/25-H-86/to-agree-to-the-third-section-of-the-resolution (accessed 2026-10-17).