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Senate roll call 45 · 12th Congress · Apr 2, 1812

To suspend the twelth rule of the Senate relative to conducting business, said rule providing that three readings of a bill be on three separate days, made duri

On Apr 2, 1812, the Senate voted 20–12. Result: passed. By party: Others 20–12.

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

Yes
20
No
12
Did not vote
5
Date
Apr 2, 1812

By party

  • Others20 yes · 12 no · 5 didn’t vote

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To suspend the twelth rule of the Senate…: Senate Vote, Apr 2, 1812,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/12-S-45/to-suspend-the-twelth-rule-of-the-senate-relative (accessed 2026-10-17).