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House roll call 35 · 4th Congress · May 27, 1796

To postpone consideration of the resolution that a provision ought to be made for the appointment of an agent to supervise the foreign expenditures of the unite

On May 27, 1796, the House voted 40–35. Result: passed. By party: Others 40–35.

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

Yes
40
No
35
Did not vote
40
Date
May 27, 1796

By party

  • Others40 yes · 35 no · 40 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 postpone consideration of the resolution…: House Vote, May 27, 1796,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/4-H-35/to-postpone-consideration-of-the-resolution-that-a-provision (accessed 2026-10-17).