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House roll call 106 · 5th Congress · Jul 9, 1798

To amend S. 31, by eliminating the clause which would punish any person who writes, prints, speakes or threatens an officer or person in public trust, with any

On Jul 9, 1798, the House voted 43–39 (S 31). Result: passed. By party: Others 43–39.

During the 5th Congress (1797–1798), John Adams was president.

Yes
43
No
39
Did not vote
35
Date
Jul 9, 1798

By party

  • Others43 yes · 39 no · 35 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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