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House roll call 4 · 17th Congress · Jan 30, 1822

To amend H. R. 26, by reducing the ratio from 40,000 to 39,000 people for each representative in the house. (p.846)

On Jan 30, 1822, the House voted 56–120 (HR 26). Result: failed. By party: Others 56–120.

During the 17th Congress (1821–1822), James Monroe was president.

Yes
56
No
120
Did not vote
25
Date
Jan 30, 1822

By party

  • Others56 yes · 120 no · 25 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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