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President James Madison's Record on Roll Call Votes in the 12th House of Representatives
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This page compiles President James Madison's record on U.S. House of Representatives roll call votes. Presidents do not vote in the House, but they may show what side they're on. This data is part of a larger project to identify the policy preferences of all U.S. Presidents.
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Vote#Description asc / dscBill/ResPres "Vote"Pres NotesMore info 
h12v16TO CONCUR IN THE RESOLUTION TO FILL UP THE RANKS OF THE MILITARY ESTABLISHMENT, TO PROLONG THE ENLISTMENT OF TROOPS, AND TO GIVE A BOUNTY OF LAND TO ENCOURAGE ENLISTMENTS.HRE1Yea vote
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h12v18TO CONCUR IN THE RESOLUTION TO RAISE A CERTAIN NUMBER OF TROOPS TO SERVE FOR THREE YEARS, AND TO GIVE A BOUNTY OF LAND TO ENCOURAGE ENLISTMENTS.HRE1Yea vote
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h12v20TO CONCUR IN THE RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE PRESIDENT TO ORDER OUT, FROM TIME TO TIME, SUCH DETACHMENT OF THE MILITIA AS NECESSARY.HRE1Yea vote
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h12v23TO RECEDE FROM DISAGREEMENT TO THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 8, WHICH WOULD MAKE EACH REPRESENTATIVE EQUAL 35,000 INHABITANTS.HR81Yea vote
Signed Dec. 21, 1811
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h12v27TO PASS S. 5, (APP. DEC. 24, 1811) TO COMPLETE THE MILITARY ESTABLISHMENT.S51Yea vote
Signed Dec. 24, 1811
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h12v52TO PASS H.R. 24.HR241Yea vote
Signed Feb 24, 1812
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h12v59TO PASS H.R. 25 (MAR. 10, 1812), A BILL TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DEFENSE OF OUR MARITIMES FRONTIERS.HR251Yea vote
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h12v67TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION THAT A COMMITTEE BE APPOINTED TO PREPARE AND REPORT A BILL AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT TO ORGANIZE A PROVISIONAL MILITARY FORCE OF 20,000 MEN IN ADDITION TO THE FORCE ALREADY AUTHORIZED BY LAW.HRE1Yea vote
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h12v76TO PASS H.R. 69, (APP. MAR. 14, 1812) TO AUTHORIZE A GOVERNMENT LOAN.HR691Yea vote
Signed March 14, 1812
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h12v98TO CONCUR IN THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 25 (APP. MAR. 10, 1812) TO MAKE APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DEFENSE OF MARITIME FRONTIERS, TO REDUCE THE APPROPRIATION FROM $1 MILLION TO $500,000.HR251Yea vote
Signed March 10, 1812
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h12v108TO PASS H.R. 88 (APP. APR. 9, 1812, 2 STAT 701) TO ADMIT LOUISIANA INTO THE UNION AND TO EXTEND THE LAWS OF THE U.S. THERETO.HR881Yea vote
Signed April 8, 1812
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h12v116TO OVER-RIDE THE VETO OF H.R. 81, A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR REMOVAL OF CAUSES DEPENDING IN U.S. DISTRICT COURTS, IN CASE OF DISABILITY OR ABSENCE OF JUDGES THEREOF.HR816Nay vote
Vetoed
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h12v131TO CONCUR IN THE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 105 TO MAKE FURTHER APPROPRIATIONS FOR SUPPORT OF THE GOVERNMENT FOR 1812, TO APPROPRIATE $40,000 FOR COMPENSATION TO MARSHALS AND ASSISTANT MARSHALS FOR TAKING AN ACCOUNT OF MANUFACTURE IN THE UNITED STATES.HR1051Yea vote
Signed May 16, 1812
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h12v137TO PASS S. 31 SUPPLEMENTARY TO THE ACT ''TO ESTABLISH AN EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT, TO BE CALLED THE DEPARTMENT OF WAR.''S311Yea vote
Y, 120019
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h12v155TO PASS H.R. 145, A BILL TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUING OF TREASURY NOTES.HR1451Yea vote
Signed June 30, 1812
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h12v159TO PASS H.R. 128.HR1281Yea vote
Signed July 1, 1812
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h12v176TO PASS A BILL SUPPLEMENTARY TO AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT TO ESTABLISH A VOLUNTEER MILITARY CORPS. (APP. JULY 6, 1812)HR321Yea vote
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h12v177TO PASS H.R. 172 (JULY 6, 1812), A BILL AUTHORIZING A SUBSCRIPTION FOR THE OLD 6% DEFERRED STOCKS AND PROVIDING FOR AN EXCHANGE OF BONDS.HR1721Yea vote
Signed July 6, 1812
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h12v178TO PASS H.R. 175, A BILL TO MAKE FURTHER PROVISIONS FOR THE ARMY OF THE U.S. AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.HR1751Yea vote
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h12v179TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE TO PASS H.R. 175.HR1751Yea vote
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h12v182TO PASS H.R. 175.HR1751Yea vote
Y, 120022
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h12v185TO CONCUR IN A SENATE AMENDMENT TO A BILL (APP. JULY 6, 1812) SUPPLEMENTAL TO AN ACT ESTABLISHING A VOLUNTEER MILITARY CORPS.HR321Yea vote
Signed July 6, 1812
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h12v189TO PASS H.R. 180.HR1801Yea vote
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h12v191TO PASS A BILL (MAR. 18, 1812) IN ADDITION TO THE ACT ENTITLED, ''AN ACT TO RAISE AN ADDITIONAL MILITARY FORCE,'' PASSED JAN. 11, 1812.S61Yea vote
Signed April 8, 1812
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h12v196TO CONCUR IN THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 180.HR1801Yea vote
Signed April 4, 1812
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h12v208TO REJECT H.R. 184 (JUNE 18, 1812) TO DECLARE WAR WITH GREAT BRITAIN.HR1846Nay vote
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h12v214TO PASS H.R. 184.HR1841Yea vote
Y, 120020
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h12v232TO PASS H.R. 193.HR1931Yea vote
Y, 120024
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h12v243TO PASS H.R. 201, A BILL TO INCREASE THE NAVY.HR2011Yea vote
Y, 120030
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h12v244TO PASS S. 46, A BILL DIRECTING THE SEC. OF THE TREASURY TO REMIT FINES, PENALTIES AND FORFEITURES IN CERTAIN CASES.S461Yea vote
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h12v252TO PASS H.R. 215.HR2151Yea vote
Y, 120023
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h12v265TO PASS H.R. 231.HR2311Yea vote
Signed Feb. 8, 1813
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h12v266TO PASS H.R. 230, AUTHORIZING ISSUING OF TREASURY NOTES FOR 1813HR2301Yea vote
Signed Feb. 25, 1813
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h12v272TO PASS H.R. 204, A BILL SUPPLEMENTARY TO THE ACT FOR ARMING AND CLASSING THE WHOLE BODY OF THE MILITIA.HR2041Yea vote
Y, 120029
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h12v283TO PASS H.R. 195, AUTHORIZING THE APPOINTMENT OF ADDITIONAL GENERAL OFFICERS IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY.HR1951Yea vote
Y, 120027
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h12v284TO PASS S. 46, AUTHORIZING THE SEC. OF THE TREASURY TO REMIT FINES, FORFEITURES AND PENALTIES IN CERTAIN CASES.S461Yea vote
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h12v298TO PASS H.R. 237, REGARDING COMPENSATING THE OFFICERS AND CREW OF THE FRIGATE CONSTITUTION.HR2371Yea vote
Signed March 3, 1813
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h12v305TO PASS S. 59, GIVING THE PRESIDENT POWER OF RETALIATION IN CERTAIN CASES.S591Yea vote
Signed March 3, 1813
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h12v306TO PASS H.R. 196.HR1961Yea vote
Request 120010, 120034
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h12v311TO PASS S. 54, CONTINUING IN FORCE THE ACT DECLARING THE ASSENT OF CONGRESS TO AN ACT OF THE LEGISLATIVE OF GEORGIA IMPOSING CERTAIN PORT DUTIES.S541Yea vote
Signed March 3, 1813
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Notes:
  • Highlighted words in vote descriptions are just are coding aids.
  • Pres Votes: 1 (Yea) 6 (Nay) 9 (Not voting, not shown)






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