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House roll call 87 · 12th Congress · Mar 4, 1812

To adopt the 6th war tax resolution to lay duties on licenses to retailers of wine, spirits and foreign merchandise.

On Mar 4, 1812, the House voted 68–42. Result: passed. By party: Others 68–42.

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

Yes
68
No
42
Did not vote
37
Date
Mar 4, 1812

By party

  • Others68 yes · 42 no · 37 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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