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House roll call 141 · 5th Congress · Feb 12, 1799

To refer to the committee of the whole, a petition from a number of aliens, natives of ireland, praying for a repeal of the alien law.

On Feb 12, 1799, the House voted 51–48. Result: passed. By party: Others 51–48.

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

Yes
51
No
48
Did not vote
18
Date
Feb 12, 1799

By party

  • Others51 yes · 48 no · 18 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 refer to the committee of the whole, a…: House Vote, Feb 12, 1799,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/5-H-141/to-refer-to-the-committee-of-the-whole-a (accessed 2026-10-17).