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House roll call 340 · 24th Congress · Jan 9, 1837

To table motion to receive a petition of lydia lewis, and 150 women of dorchester mass., which prayed for the abolition of slavery in the district of columbia.

On Jan 9, 1837, the House voted 130–69. Result: passed. By party: Others 130–69.

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

Yes
130
No
69
Did not vote
56
Date
Jan 9, 1837

By party

  • Others130 yes · 69 no · 56 didn’t vote

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

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