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House roll call 19 · 5th Congress · Jun 23, 1797

To amend S. 4, to eliminate the words "with-in the jurisdiction of the United States", so as to leave to the President the employment of the cutters. (p. 375)

On Jun 23, 1797, the House voted 46–52 (S 4). Result: failed. By party: Others 46–52.

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

Yes
46
No
52
Did not vote
19
Date
Jun 23, 1797

By party

  • Others46 yes · 52 no · 19 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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