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House roll call 117 · 8th Congress · Jan 18, 1805

To refer to the committee of the whole the house resolution that after july 4, 1805, all blacks and people of color that shall be born within the district of co

On Jan 18, 1805, the House voted 47–65. Result: failed. By party: Others 47–65.

During the 8th Congress (1803–1804), Thomas Jefferson was president.

Yes
47
No
65
Did not vote
38
Date
Jan 18, 1805

By party

  • Others47 yes · 65 no · 38 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 refer to the committee of the whole the…: House Vote, Jan 18, 1805,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/8-H-117/to-refer-to-the-committee-of-the-whole-the (accessed 2026-10-17).