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House roll call 56 · 24th Congress · Feb 29, 1836

To order the previous question on the motion to sustain the decision of the chair that to commit a resolution relating to slavery in the district of columbia to

On Feb 29, 1836, the House voted 107–79. Result: passed. By party: Others 107–79.

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

Yes
107
No
79
Did not vote
69
Date
Feb 29, 1836

By party

  • Others107 yes · 79 no · 69 didn’t vote

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

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