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House roll call 53 · 5th Congress · Feb 28, 1798

To pass H.R. 56, to repeal the stamp act. (p. 1098)

On Feb 28, 1798, the House voted 51–42 (HR 56). Result: passed. By party: Others 51–42.

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

Yes
51
No
42
Did not vote
24
Date
Feb 28, 1798

By party

  • Others51 yes · 42 no · 24 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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