To table the resolution to elect a public printer for the house "viva voce".

On Sep 6, 1837, the House voted 91–131. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 7–114, Others 84–17. 7 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 91
No: 131
Did not vote: 35
Date: Sep 6, 1837

By party

Democrats7 yes · 114 no · 13 didn’t vote
Others84 yes · 17 no · 21 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Richard Fletcher D-MA voted yes
Nathaniel Briggs Borden D-MA voted yes
Francis Ormand Jonathan Smith D-ME voted yes
Isaac Hopkins Bronson D-NY voted yes
Hugh Swinton Legaré D-SC voted yes
James Knox Polk D-TN voted yes
William Stephen Morgan D-VA voted yes

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 table the resolution to elect a public…: House Vote, Sep 6, 1837,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/25-H-5/to-table-the-resolution-to-elect-a-public-printer (accessed 2026-10-13).