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House roll call 16 · 2nd Congress · Feb 9, 1792

To pass S. 26, (app. 2/15/1792, 1 stat 229), to encourage the bank and other cod-fisheries, and to regulate and govern the fishermen employed therein.

On Feb 9, 1792, the House voted 38–21 (S 26). Result: passed. By party: Others 38–21.

During the 2nd Congress (1791–1792), George Washington was president.

Yes
38
No
21
Did not vote
12
Date
Feb 9, 1792

By party

  • Others38 yes · 21 no · 12 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 pass S. 26, (app. 2/15/1792, 1 stat 229)…: House Vote, Feb 9, 1792,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/2-H-16/to-pass-s-26-app-2-15-1792-1 (accessed 2026-10-16).

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