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House roll call 52 · 4th Congress · Jan 20, 1797

To pass the resolution to raise taxes ad valorem on lands with improvements, including lots with buildings, and on slaves with certain exceptions.

On Jan 20, 1797, the House voted 49–39. Result: passed. By party: Others 49–39.

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

Yes
49
No
39
Did not vote
27
Date
Jan 20, 1797

By party

  • Others49 yes · 39 no · 27 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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