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Senate roll call 200 · 5th Congress · Mar 2, 1799

To amend the militia bill by providing that it shall be lawful for the President to forbear to call on the executive authority of any particular state or states

On Mar 2, 1799, the Senate voted 13–11. Result: passed. By party: Others 13–11.

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

Yes
13
No
11
Did not vote
21
Date
Mar 2, 1799

By party

  • Others13 yes · 11 no · 21 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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