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House roll call 24 · 24th Congress · Jan 25, 1836

To table the preliminary question of the reception of petition, relating to abolition of slavery. (p. 137-3)

On Jan 25, 1836, the House voted 149–45. Result: passed. By party: Others 149–45.

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

Yes
149
No
45
Did not vote
61
Date
Jan 25, 1836

By party

  • Others149 yes · 45 no · 61 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 preliminary question of the…: House Vote, Jan 25, 1836,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/24-H-24/to-table-the-preliminary-question-of-the-reception-of (accessed 2026-10-17).

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