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House roll call 143 · 5th Congress · Feb 19, 1799

To agree to the report of the committee of the whole to eliminate the first section of H.R. 139, for encouraging the capture of french privateers, by allowing a

On Feb 19, 1799, the House voted 52–48 (HR 139). Result: passed. By party: Others 52–48.

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

Yes
52
No
48
Did not vote
17
Date
Feb 19, 1799

By party

  • Others52 yes · 48 no · 17 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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