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House roll call 3 · 11th Congress · May 27, 1809

To postpone indefinitely the resolution providing that the the committee appointed to inquire into libel prosecutions at common law, also inquire into prosecuti

On May 27, 1809, the House voted 69–50. Result: passed. By party: Others 69–50.

During the 11th Congress (1809–1810), James Madison was president.

Yes
69
No
50
Did not vote
35
Date
May 27, 1809

By party

  • Others69 yes · 50 no · 35 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 postpone indefinitely the resolution…: House Vote, May 27, 1809,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/11-H-3/to-postpone-indefinitely-the-resolution-providing-that-the-the (accessed 2026-10-16).

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