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House roll call 125 · 5th Congress · Jan 16, 1799

To amend H.R. 141, to include under the act "any officer or agent" of the U.S. Government, as well as any citizen. (p. 2681)

On Jan 16, 1799, the House voted 61–35 (HR 141). Result: passed. By party: Others 61–35.

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

Yes
61
No
35
Did not vote
21
Date
Jan 16, 1799

By party

  • Others61 yes · 35 no · 21 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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