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House roll call 68 · 9th Congress · Apr 7, 1806

To sustain the decision of the chair that the presidential message, contained in the secret journal of the house, could be read, the message relating to the pur

On Apr 7, 1806, the House voted 43–59. Result: failed. By party: Others 43–59.

During the 9th Congress (1805–1806), Thomas Jefferson was president.

Yes
43
No
59
Did not vote
45
Date
Apr 7, 1806

By party

  • Others43 yes · 59 no · 45 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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