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House roll call 31 · 4th Congress · May 23, 1796

To recede from disagreement to the Senate amendment to H.R. 166, which amendment retains the rank of major general.

On May 23, 1796, the House voted 37–45 (HR 166). Result: failed. By party: Others 37–45.

During the 4th Congress (1795–1796), George Washington was president.

Yes
37
No
45
Did not vote
33
Date
May 23, 1796

By party

  • Others37 yes · 45 no · 33 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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