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House roll call 278 · 23rd Congress · Feb 16, 1835

To table the memorial calling for the abolishing of slavery in the district of columbia. (p. 1401)

On Feb 16, 1835, the House voted 139–63. Result: passed. By party: Others 139–63.

During the 23rd Congress (1833–1834), Andrew Jackson was president.

Yes
139
No
63
Did not vote
56
Date
Feb 16, 1835

By party

  • Others139 yes · 63 no · 56 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 memorial calling for the…: House Vote, Feb 16, 1835,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/23-H-278/to-table-the-memorial-calling-for-the-abolishing-of (accessed 2026-10-17).

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