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Senate roll call 12 · 12th Congress · Dec 17, 1811

To amend S. 6, by eliminating the provision that every commissioned and staff officer to be appointed in virtue of this act shall be a citizen of the U.S. (p.

On Dec 17, 1811, the Senate voted 19–14. Result: passed. By party: Others 19–14.

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

Yes
19
No
14
Did not vote
4
Date
Dec 17, 1811

By party

  • Others19 yes · 14 no · 4 didn’t vote

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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