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Senate roll call 20 · 5th Congress · Jun 27, 1797

To amend the Senate bill to designate the time for the next meeting of Congress, by changing the month from november to december.

On Jun 27, 1797, the Senate voted 16–12. Result: passed. By party: Others 16–12.

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

Yes
16
No
12
Did not vote
17
Date
Jun 27, 1797

By party

  • Others16 yes · 12 no · 17 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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