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House roll call 12 · 1st Congress · Aug 22, 1789

To amend the constitutional amendments resolution, by prohibiting Congress from imposing direct taxes, except when duties collected are insufficient, in which e

On Aug 22, 1789, the House voted 9–39. Result: failed. By party: Others 9–39.

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

Yes
9
No
39
Did not vote
18
Date
Aug 22, 1789

By party

  • Others9 yes · 39 no · 18 didn’t vote

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

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