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House roll call 136 · 12th Congress · Apr 29, 1812

To order third reading of the joint resolution to recess Congress from may 6 to may 25.

On Apr 29, 1812, the House voted 51–59. Result: failed. By party: Others 51–59.

During the 12th Congress (1811–1812), James Madison was president.

Yes
51
No
59
Did not vote
37
Date
Apr 29, 1812

By party

  • Others51 yes · 59 no · 37 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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