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House roll call 83 · 16th Congress · May 12, 1820

To table the resolution authorizing the President to negotiate with foreign nations on the means of abolition of all slave trade.

On May 12, 1820, the House voted 35–78. Result: failed. By party: Others 35–78.

During the 16th Congress (1819–1820), James Monroe was president.

Yes
35
No
78
Did not vote
86
Date
May 12, 1820

By party

  • Others35 yes · 78 no · 86 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 table the resolution authorizing the…: House Vote, May 12, 1820,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/16-H-83/to-table-the-resolution-authorizing-the-president-to-negotiate (accessed 2026-10-17).

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