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Senate roll call 131 · 5th Congress · Jul 2, 1798

To amend H.R. 143, by excluding from direct taxation, all uncultivated lands, except such as make part or parcel of a farm, and except wood lots used or reserve

On Jul 2, 1798, the Senate voted 10–12. Result: failed. By party: Others 10–12.

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

Yes
10
No
12
Did not vote
23
Date
Jul 2, 1798

By party

  • Others10 yes · 12 no · 23 didn’t vote

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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