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House roll call 42 · 5th Congress · Feb 5, 1798

To authorize the committee of the whole to examine testimony relating to the report of the committee of privileges relating to the resolution to expel matthew l

On Feb 5, 1798, the House voted 88–4. Result: passed. By party: Others 88–4.

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

Yes
88
No
4
Did not vote
25
Date
Feb 5, 1798

By party

  • Others88 yes · 4 no · 25 didn’t vote

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

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