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House roll call 6 · 17th Congress · Jan 31, 1822

To amend H. R. 26, by fixing the ratio at 38,000 people for each representative in the house. (p.864)

On Jan 31, 1822, the House voted 50–126 (HR 26). Result: failed. By party: Others 50–126.

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

Yes
50
No
126
Did not vote
25
Date
Jan 31, 1822

By party

  • Others50 yes · 126 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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