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Senate roll call 10 · 6th Congress · Feb 20, 1800

To amend S. 58, a bill to prescribe the mode of deciding disputed presidential elections, by eliminating the provision for the authority of the chief justice in

On Feb 20, 1800, the Senate voted 11–19. Result: failed. By party: Others 11–19.

During the 6th Congress (1799–1800), John Adams was president.

Yes
11
No
19
Did not vote
8
Date
Feb 20, 1800

By party

  • Others11 yes · 19 no · 8 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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