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House roll call 71 · 5th Congress · May 17, 1798

To agree to the amendment to S. 19, to strike the words "within three years after the passing of this act", and insert "before the next session of Congress."

On May 17, 1798, the House voted 40–50 (S 19). Result: failed. By party: Others 40–50.

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

Yes
40
No
50
Did not vote
27
Date
May 17, 1798

By party

  • Others40 yes · 50 no · 27 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 agree to the amendment to S. 19, to…: House Vote, May 17, 1798,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/5-H-71/to-agree-to-the-amendment-to-s-19-to (accessed 2026-10-17).