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House roll call 42 · 12th Congress · Jan 15, 1812

To amend a bill to establish a volunteer military corps (app. Feb. 8, 1812), by confining the activity of the corps to within the U.S.

On Jan 15, 1812, the House voted 34–80 (HR 32). Result: failed. By party: Others 34–80.

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

Yes
34
No
80
Did not vote
33
Date
Jan 15, 1812

By party

  • Others34 yes · 80 no · 33 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 amend a bill to establish a volunteer…: House Vote, Jan 15, 1812,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/12-H-42/to-amend-a-bill-to-establish-a-volunteer-military (accessed 2026-10-17).

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