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House roll call 342 · 24th Congress · Jan 9, 1837

To table a petition of eliza t. Lord and 228 women of south weymouth mass., praying to abolish slavery in the district of columbia and to declare every human be

On Jan 9, 1837, the House voted 150–50. Result: passed. By party: Others 150–50.

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

Yes
150
No
50
Did not vote
55
Date
Jan 9, 1837

By party

  • Others150 yes · 50 no · 55 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 table a petition of eliza t. Lord and 228…: House Vote, Jan 9, 1837,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/24-H-342/to-table-a-petition-of-eliza-t-lord-and (accessed 2026-10-17).