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Senate roll call 41 · 10th Congress · Apr 19, 1808

To amend "embargo act", by eliminating the first section ordering all vessels and ships leaving american ports, regardless of destination, to obtain clearance b

On Apr 19, 1808, the Senate voted 6–20. Result: failed. By party: Others 6–20.

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

Yes
6
No
20
Did not vote
11
Date
Apr 19, 1808

By party

  • Others6 yes · 20 no · 11 didn’t vote

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

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