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House roll call 23 · 14th Congress · Feb 13, 1816

To amend the bill to reduce the direct tax by striking out the word, "three millions" and inserting "two millions," as the amount of tax to be levied. (p. 968)

On Feb 13, 1816, the House voted 54–96. Result: failed. By party: Others 54–96.

During the 14th Congress (1815–1816), James Madison was president.

Yes
54
No
96
Did not vote
47
Date
Feb 13, 1816

By party

  • Others54 yes · 96 no · 47 didn’t vote

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

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