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House roll call 4 · 30th Congress · Dec 7, 1847

To elect a clerk. Votes for campbell are coded 1; for french, 2; for others 5.

On Dec 7, 1847, the House voted 113–0. Result: passed. By party: Others 117–1, Democrats 105–1, Independents 0–1. 1 member voted against their own party.

During the 30th Congress (1847–1848), James K. Polk was president.

Yes
113
No
0
Did not vote
11
Date
Dec 7, 1847

By party

  • Others117 yes · 1 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats105 yes · 1 no · 7 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 elect a clerk. Votes for campbell are…: House Vote, Dec 7, 1847,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/30-H-4/to-elect-a-clerk-votes-for-campbell-are-coded (accessed 2026-10-15).