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House roll call 55 · 12th Congress · Jan 31, 1812

To amend H.R. 37 to authorize the state legislatures to deliver the arms to the citizens, or preserve them for their use in depots.

On Jan 31, 1812, the House voted 48–67 (HR 37). Result: failed. By party: Others 48–67.

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

Yes
48
No
67
Did not vote
32
Date
Jan 31, 1812

By party

  • Others48 yes · 67 no · 32 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 amend H.R. 37 to authorize the state…: House Vote, Jan 31, 1812,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/12-H-55/to-amend-h-r-37-to-authorize-the-state (accessed 2026-10-17).