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House roll call 150 · 12th Congress · May 29, 1812

To sustain the decision of the chair that every motion must be seconded before it can be announced from the chair, and must be reduced to writing; motion made d

On May 29, 1812, the House voted 67–42. Result: passed. By party: Others 67–42.

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

Yes
67
No
42
Did not vote
38
Date
May 29, 1812

By party

  • Others67 yes · 42 no · 38 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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