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House roll call 186 · 12th Congress · Apr 1, 1812

To put the main question on H.R. 180, (app. Apr. 4, 1812) to lay an embargo on all ships and vessels in ports and harbors of the United States.

On Apr 1, 1812, the House voted 66–40 (HR 180). Result: passed. By party: Others 66–40.

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

Yes
66
No
40
Did not vote
41
Date
Apr 1, 1812

By party

  • Others66 yes · 40 no · 41 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 put the main question on H.R. 180, (app…: House Vote, Apr 1, 1812,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/12-H-186/to-put-the-main-question-on-h-r-180 (accessed 2026-10-17).