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House roll call 153 · 5th Congress · Mar 1, 1799

To amend S. 45, to eliminate the President's power to immediately appoint officers to the regiments to be raised in event of war. (p. 3043)

On Mar 1, 1799, the House voted 39–56 (S 45). Result: failed. By party: Others 39–56.

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

Yes
39
No
56
Did not vote
22
Date
Mar 1, 1799

By party

  • Others39 yes · 56 no · 22 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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