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House roll call 131 · 5th Congress · Jan 25, 1799

To amend H.R. 140, to prevent the law operating to suspend the commerce of the western country by the mississippi.

On Jan 25, 1799, the House voted 55–34 (HR 140). Result: passed. By party: Others 55–34.

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

Yes
55
No
34
Did not vote
28
Date
Jan 25, 1799

By party

  • Others55 yes · 34 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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