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Senate roll call 56 · 14th Congress · Mar 21, 1816

To amend post office establishment bill, by adding a new section granting the franking privilege on mail addressed to members of both houses, secretary of the s

On Mar 21, 1816, the Senate voted 9–24. Result: failed. By party: Others 9–24.

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

Yes
9
No
24
Did not vote
11
Date
Mar 21, 1816

By party

  • Others9 yes · 24 no · 11 didn’t vote

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

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