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Senate roll call 42 · 5th Congress · Feb 19, 1798

To amend the impeachment bill by providing for the summoning of a jury for the trial of any person brought up on charges of impeachment. (p. 508)

On Feb 19, 1798, the Senate voted 3–26. Result: failed. By party: Others 3–26.

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

Yes
3
No
26
Did not vote
16
Date
Feb 19, 1798

By party

  • Others3 yes · 26 no · 16 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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