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House roll call 20 · 24th Congress · Jan 18, 1836

To table a motion that petitions regarding the abolition of the slave trade in the district of columbia be not received until tomorrow. (p. 116-3)

On Jan 18, 1836, the House voted 176–37. Result: passed. By party: Others 176–37.

During the 24th Congress (1835–1836), Andrew Jackson was president.

Yes
176
No
37
Did not vote
42
Date
Jan 18, 1836

By party

  • Others176 yes · 37 no · 42 didn’t vote

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

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