 Richard Mentor Johnson ( October 17 , 1780 [ a ] – November 19 , 1850 ) was the ninth Vice President of the United States , serving in the administration of Martin Van Buren ( 1837 – 41 ) . He is the only vice president ever elected by the United States Senate under the provisions of the Twelfth Amendment . Johnson also served as the 26th Governor of Kentucky ( 1834 – 39 ).
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