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House roll call 8 · 24th Congress · Dec 23, 1835

To table a petition praying the abolition of slavery in the district of columbia. (p. 48-3)

On Dec 23, 1835, the House voted 144–67. Result: passed. By party: Others 144–67.

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

Yes
144
No
67
Did not vote
44
Date
Dec 23, 1835

By party

  • Others144 yes · 67 no · 44 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 praying the abolition of…: House Vote, Dec 23…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/24-H-8/to-table-a-petition-praying-the-abolition-of-slavery (accessed 2026-10-17).