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House roll call 42 · 3rd Congress · May 27, 1794

To pass H.R. 53, a bill to lay duties on stamped vellum, parchment and paper. (p. 726)

On May 27, 1794, the House voted 32–50 (HR 53). Result: failed. By party: Others 32–50.

During the 3rd Congress (1793–1794), George Washington was president.

Yes
32
No
50
Did not vote
28
Date
May 27, 1794

By party

  • Others32 yes · 50 no · 28 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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Capitol Receipts, “To pass H.R. 53, a bill to lay duties on…: House Vote, May 27, 1794,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/3-H-42/to-pass-h-r-53-a-bill-to-lay (accessed 2026-10-17).