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House roll call 40 · 5th Congress · Jan 30, 1798

To refer the resolution, that matthew lyon, a member of the house, committed a violent attack and gross indencency upon roger griswold, a member, while sitting

On Jan 30, 1798, the House voted 49–44. Result: passed. By party: Others 49–44.

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

Yes
49
No
44
Did not vote
24
Date
Jan 30, 1798

By party

  • Others49 yes · 44 no · 24 didn’t vote

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

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