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House roll call 139 · 29th Congress · Mar 25, 1846
H.R. 38
Recorded vote
TO PASS H.R. 38, WHICH AS AMENDED AUTHORIZES THE PRESIDENT TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF PRIVATES IN ANY COMPANIES OF DRAGOONS, ARTILLERY OR INFANTRY, NOT TO EXCEED 80, AND TO BE ACCOMPLISHED BY VOLUNTARY ENLISTME…
PassageDefense & war
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