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Senate roll call 149 · 5th Congress · Jul 11, 1798

To pass H.R. 139, an act for encouraging the capture of french armed vessels, by armed ships owned by United States citizens, and to allow a salvage in certain

On Jul 11, 1798, the Senate voted 16–4. Result: passed. By party: Others 16–4.

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

Yes
16
No
4
Did not vote
25
Date
Jul 11, 1798

By party

  • Others16 yes · 4 no · 25 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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