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House roll call 140 · 12th Congress · May 11, 1812

To postpone the consideration of the petitions for a repeal of the embargo act.

On May 11, 1812, the House voted 53–32. Result: passed. By party: Others 53–32.

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

Yes
53
No
32
Did not vote
62
Date
May 11, 1812

By party

  • Others53 yes · 32 no · 62 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 the consideration of the…: House Vote, May 11, 1812,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/12-H-140/to-postpone-the-consideration-of-the-petitions-for-a (accessed 2026-10-17).