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House roll call 50 · 4th Congress · Jan 20, 1797

To pass the resolution that there ought to be appropriated, from the several states, a certain sum to be raised by a tax on lands. (p. 1933)

On Jan 20, 1797, the House voted 48–39. Result: passed. By party: Others 48–39.

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

Yes
48
No
39
Did not vote
28
Date
Jan 20, 1797

By party

  • Others48 yes · 39 no · 28 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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