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House roll call 67 · 5th Congress · May 17, 1798

To amend S. 19, a bill to authorize the President to raise a provisional army of 20,000 men; by providing that the act go into effect before the next session of

On May 17, 1798, the House voted 53–35 (S 19). Result: passed. By party: Others 53–35.

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

Yes
53
No
35
Did not vote
29
Date
May 17, 1798

By party

  • Others53 yes · 35 no · 29 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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