To amend the resolution to elect a clerk of the house; amendment to provide that the election will be viva voce.

On Dec 3, 1838, the House voted 119–90. Result: passed. By party: Others 21–84, Democrats 98–5, Independents 0–1. 5 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 119
No: 90
Did not vote: 48
Date: Dec 3, 1838

By party

Democrats98 yes · 5 no · 31 didn’t vote
Others21 yes · 84 no · 17 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

Thomas Tucker Whittlesey D-CT voted no
William L. May D-IL voted no
Richard Fletcher D-MA voted no
Nathaniel Briggs Borden D-MA voted no
Abraham Phineas Grant D-NY voted 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 amend the resolution to elect a clerk of…: House Vote, Dec 3, 1838,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/25-H-331/to-amend-the-resolution-to-elect-a-clerk-of (accessed 2026-10-17).