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House roll call 140 · 10th Congress · Dec 17, 1808

To pass the first member of the resolution that it is expedient to prohibit by law the admission into the ports of the U.S. All public or private armed or unar

On Dec 17, 1808, the House voted 92–28. Result: passed. By party: Others 92–28.

During the 10th Congress (1807–1808), Thomas Jefferson was president.

Yes
92
No
28
Did not vote
29
Date
Dec 17, 1808

By party

  • Others92 yes · 28 no · 29 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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