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House roll call 20 · 4th Congress · Apr 30, 1796

To pass the preamble to the treaty with great britain which states that the house finds the treaty objectionable, yet under the circumstances it will agree to i

On Apr 30, 1796, the House voted 49–50. Result: failed. By party: Others 49–50.

During the 4th Congress (1795–1796), George Washington was president.

Yes
49
No
50
Did not vote
16
Date
Apr 30, 1796

By party

  • Others49 yes · 50 no · 16 didn’t vote

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

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