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House roll call 8 · 2nd Congress · Jan 2, 1792

To amend S. 25, (app. 3/1/1792), relative to the election of a President and vice President, by eliminating from the section providing "that in case of vacancie

On Jan 2, 1792, the House voted 24–27 (S 25). Result: failed. By party: Others 24–27.

During the 2nd Congress (1791–1792), George Washington was president.

Yes
24
No
27
Did not vote
20
Date
Jan 2, 1792

By party

  • Others24 yes · 27 no · 20 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 amend S. 25, (app. 3/1/1792), relative to…: House Vote, Jan 2, 1792,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/2-H-8/to-amend-s-25-app-3-1-1792-relative (accessed 2026-10-17).