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House roll call 5 · 17th Congress · Jan 31, 1822

To amend H. R. 26, by fixing the ratio at 41,000 persons for each representative. (p.863)

On Jan 31, 1822, the House voted 49–126 (HR 26). Result: failed. By party: Others 49–126.

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

Yes
49
No
126
Did not vote
26
Date
Jan 31, 1822

By party

  • Others49 yes · 126 no · 26 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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