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Senate roll call 59 · 5th Congress · Mar 27, 1798

To pass the resolution to lay an embargo, for a limited time, on certain ships and vessels.

On Mar 27, 1798, the Senate voted 5–22. Result: failed. By party: Others 5–22.

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

Yes
5
No
22
Did not vote
18
Date
Mar 27, 1798

By party

  • Others5 yes · 22 no · 18 didn’t vote

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To pass the resolution to lay an embargo…: Senate Vote, Mar 27, 1798,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/5-S-59/to-pass-the-resolution-to-lay-an-embargo-for (accessed 2026-10-16).

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