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Senate roll call 71 · 12th Congress · May 6, 1812

To postpone consideration of the memorial of the merchants of boston for leave to withdraw their property from great britain and her dependencies, until the fir

On May 6, 1812, the Senate voted 13–6. Result: passed. By party: Others 13–6.

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

Yes
13
No
6
Did not vote
18
Date
May 6, 1812

By party

  • Others13 yes · 6 no · 18 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 postpone consideration of the memorial of…: Senate Vote, May 6…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/12-S-71/to-postpone-consideration-of-the-memorial-of-the-merchants (accessed 2026-10-17).