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House roll call 63 · 5th Congress · Apr 25, 1798

To order third reading of S. 18, a bill to establish an executive department to be the department of the navy.

On Apr 25, 1798, the House voted 47–41 (S 18). Result: passed. By party: Others 47–41.

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

Yes
47
No
41
Did not vote
29
Date
Apr 25, 1798

By party

  • Others47 yes · 41 no · 29 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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