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House roll call 56 · 10th Congress · Feb 6, 1808

To postpone until march the consideration of the resolution that it is inexpedient to remove the seat of govenment from the city of washington, and not warrante

On Feb 6, 1808, the House voted 33–86. Result: failed. By party: Others 33–86.

During the 10th Congress (1807–1808), Thomas Jefferson was president.

Yes
33
No
86
Did not vote
30
Date
Feb 6, 1808

By party

  • Others33 yes · 86 no · 30 didn’t vote

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 postpone until march the consideration of…: House Vote, Feb 6, 1808,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/10-H-56/to-postpone-until-march-the-consideration-of-the-resolution (accessed 2026-10-17).