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House roll call 377 · 24th Congress · Jan 30, 1837

To suspend rules and permit MR. Adams to speak on the right of petitioners to have read their petitions praying for the abolition of slavery and the slave trade

On Jan 30, 1837, the House voted 44–124. Result: failed. By party: Others 44–124.

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

Yes
44
No
124
Did not vote
87
Date
Jan 30, 1837

By party

  • Others44 yes · 124 no · 87 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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