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House roll call 40 · 7th Congress · Mar 16, 1802

To postpone the resolution to appoint a committee to inquire into the expediency of extinguishing claims of the U.S. For certain balances due from several state

On Mar 16, 1802, the House voted 48–42. Result: passed. By party: Others 48–42.

During the 7th Congress (1801–1802), Thomas Jefferson was president.

Yes
48
No
42
Did not vote
21
Date
Mar 16, 1802

By party

  • Others48 yes · 42 no · 21 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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