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House roll call 11 · 1st Congress · Aug 21, 1789

To amend the constitutional resolution; by adding a clause prohibiting Congress from interfering in the times, places, or manner of holding elections of senator

On Aug 21, 1789, the House voted 23–28. Result: failed. By party: Others 23–28.

During the 1st Congress (1789–1790), George Washington was president.

Yes
23
No
28
Did not vote
15
Date
Aug 21, 1789

By party

  • Others23 yes · 28 no · 15 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 amend the constitutional resolution; by…: House Vote, Aug 21, 1789,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/1-H-11/to-amend-the-constitutional-resolution-by-adding-a-clause (accessed 2026-10-14).

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