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House roll call 52 · 8th Congress · Feb 17, 1804

To postpone, until the first monday of december, the resolution to impose a tax on every slave imported into the country. (p. 1024, 1035)

On Feb 17, 1804, the House voted 55–62. Result: failed. By party: Others 55–62.

During the 8th Congress (1803–1804), Thomas Jefferson was president.

Yes
55
No
62
Did not vote
33
Date
Feb 17, 1804

By party

  • Others55 yes · 62 no · 33 didn’t vote

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To postpone, until the first monday of…: House Vote, Feb 17, 1804,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/8-H-52/to-postpone-until-the-first-monday-of-december-the (accessed 2026-10-17).