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House roll call 34 · 5th Congress · Jul 5, 1797

To pass H.R. 17, a bill to lay an additional duty on SALT.

On Jul 5, 1797, the House voted 45–40 (HR 17). Result: passed. By party: Others 45–40.

During the 5th Congress (1797–1798), John Adams was president.

Yes
45
No
40
Did not vote
32
Date
Jul 5, 1797

By party

  • Others45 yes · 40 no · 32 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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