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House roll call 221 · 11th Congress · Feb 4, 1811

To amend the proposed constitutional amendment, by providing that no congressman be appointed to federal office until the expiration of the President's term.

On Feb 4, 1811, the House voted 46–67. Result: failed. By party: Others 46–67.

During the 11th Congress (1809–1810), James Madison was president.

Yes
46
No
67
Did not vote
41
Date
Feb 4, 1811

By party

  • Others46 yes · 67 no · 41 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 amend the proposed constitutional…: House Vote, Feb 4, 1811,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/11-H-221/to-amend-the-proposed-constitutional-amendment-by-providing-that (accessed 2026-10-17).