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House roll call 68 · 5th Congress · May 17, 1798

To amend S. 19, by stipulating conditions under which the President may raise an army, thereby eliminating the authority of the President to raise the army as h

On May 17, 1798, the House voted 64–26 (S 19). Result: passed. By party: Others 64–26.

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

Yes
64
No
26
Did not vote
27
Date
May 17, 1798

By party

  • Others64 yes · 26 no · 27 didn’t vote

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

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