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House roll call 137 · 12th Congress · May 1, 1812

To pass S. 31 supplementary to the act "to establish an executive department, to be called the department of war."

On May 1, 1812, the House voted 58–43 (S 31). Result: passed. By party: Others 58–43.

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

Yes
58
No
43
Did not vote
46
Date
May 1, 1812

By party

  • Others58 yes · 43 no · 46 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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