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House roll call 40 · 6th Congress · Apr 18, 1800

To postpone S. 58, a bill prescribing the mode of deciding disputed elections of President and vice President. (p. 674)

On Apr 18, 1800, the House voted 48–52 (S 58). Result: failed. By party: Others 48–52.

During the 6th Congress (1799–1800), John Adams was president.

Yes
48
No
52
Did not vote
13
Date
Apr 18, 1800

By party

  • Others48 yes · 52 no · 13 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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Capitol Receipts, “To postpone S. 58, a bill prescribing the…: House Vote, Apr 18, 1800,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/6-H-40/to-postpone-s-58-a-bill-prescribing-the-mode (accessed 2026-10-16).

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