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House roll call 5 · 10th Congress · Nov 21, 1807

To adopt the resolution permitting the President to obtain by purchase at a reasonable price, the exclusive right to the system of invisible ink invented by sir

On Nov 21, 1807, the House voted 54–53. Result: passed. By party: Others 54–53.

During the 10th Congress (1807–1808), Thomas Jefferson was president.

Yes
54
No
53
Did not vote
42
Date
Nov 21, 1807

By party

  • Others54 yes · 53 no · 42 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 adopt the resolution permitting the…: House Vote, Nov 21, 1807,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/10-H-5/to-adopt-the-resolution-permitting-the-president-to-obtain (accessed 2026-10-17).

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