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House roll call 38 · 12th Congress · Jan 9, 1812

To recede from the second amendment to S. 6, that officers should continue in commission only as long as the President deems necessary.

On Jan 9, 1812, the House voted 63–61 (S 6). Result: passed. By party: Others 63–61.

During the 12th Congress (1811–1812), James Madison was president.

Yes
63
No
61
Did not vote
23
Date
Jan 9, 1812

By party

  • Others63 yes · 61 no · 23 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 recede from the second amendment to S. 6…: House Vote, Jan 9, 1812,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/12-H-38/to-recede-from-the-second-amendment-to-s-6 (accessed 2026-10-15).

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