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House roll call 139 · 5th Congress · Feb 8, 1799

To amend H.R. 150, a bill to augment the navy and to fix the pay of the captains of vessels of war; by eliminating authority to construct six ships of war of a

On Feb 8, 1799, the House voted 40–54 (HR 150). Result: failed. By party: Others 40–54.

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

Yes
40
No
54
Did not vote
23
Date
Feb 8, 1799

By party

  • Others40 yes · 54 no · 23 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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