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House roll call 79 · 14th Congress · Jan 18, 1817

To amend the bill relating to compensation by allowing a per diem allowance of $10 to each member of Congress for attendance. (p. 637)

On Jan 18, 1817, the House voted 33–135. Result: failed. By party: Others 33–135.

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

Yes
33
No
135
Did not vote
29
Date
Jan 18, 1817

By party

  • Others33 yes · 135 no · 29 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 the bill relating to compensation…: House Vote, Jan 18, 1817,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/14-H-79/to-amend-the-bill-relating-to-compensation-by-allowing (accessed 2026-10-17).

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