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House roll call 15 · 12th Congress · Dec 5, 1811

To concur in the Senate amendment to H.R. 8, to reduce the number of inhabitants required for each representative from 37,000 to 35,000.

On Dec 5, 1811, the House voted 65–64 (HR 8). Result: passed. By party: Others 65–64.

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

Yes
65
No
64
Did not vote
18
Date
Dec 5, 1811

By party

  • Others65 yes · 64 no · 18 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 concur in the Senate amendment to H.R. 8…: House Vote, Dec 5, 1811,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/12-H-15/to-concur-in-the-senate-amendment-to-h-r (accessed 2026-10-17).