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House roll call 179 · 24th Congress · May 18, 1836

To order the main question on H. R. 264, (app. May 23, 1836), a bill to authorize the President of the U.S. To accept the services of volunteers, and to raise a

On May 18, 1836, the House voted 127–66 (HR 264). Result: passed. By party: Others 127–66.

During the 24th Congress (1835–1836), Andrew Jackson was president.

Yes
127
No
66
Did not vote
62
Date
May 18, 1836

By party

  • Others127 yes · 66 no · 62 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 order the main question on H. R. 264…: House Vote, May 18, 1836,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/24-H-179/to-order-the-main-question-on-h-r-264 (accessed 2026-10-17).