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House roll call 95 · 15th Congress · Feb 19, 1819

To refer H. R. 238 to a select committee with instructions to strike out; "and all childred born of slaves within the said territory, shall be free, but may be

On Feb 19, 1819, the House voted 89–88 (HR 238). Result: passed. By party: Others 89–88.

During the 15th Congress (1817–1818), James Monroe was president.

Yes
89
No
88
Did not vote
18
Date
Feb 19, 1819

By party

  • Others89 yes · 88 no · 18 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 refer H. R. 238 to a select committee…: House Vote, Feb 19, 1819,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/15-H-95/to-refer-h-r-238-to-a-select-committee (accessed 2026-10-17).