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House roll call 385 · 24th Congress · Feb 6, 1837

To sustain chair's decision that it is in order to submit the petitions from people of state of new hampshire relative to the abolition of slavery in the distri

On Feb 6, 1837, the House voted 139–29. Result: passed. By party: Others 139–29.

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

Yes
139
No
29
Did not vote
87
Date
Feb 6, 1837

By party

  • Others139 yes · 29 no · 87 didn’t vote

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

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