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President Thomas Jefferson's Record on Roll Call Votes in the 8th House of Representatives
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This page compiles President Thomas Jefferson's record on U.S. House of Representatives roll call votes. Presidents do not vote in the House, but they may show what side they're on. This data is part of a larger project to identify the policy preferences of all U.S. Presidents.
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Vote#Description asc / dscBill/ResPres "Vote"Pres NotesMore info 
h8v94TO RECEDE FROM THE HOUSE AMENDMENT TO THE LOUISIANA BILL, WHICH PROVIDES FOR THE ANNUAL ELECTION OF A LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL. (P. 1229)SRE1Yea vote
Signed March 26, 1804
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h8v4TO PASS THE SENATE BILL TO ENABLE THE PRESIDENT OF THE U.S. TO TAKE POSSESSION OF THE TERRITORY CEDED BY FRANCE BY THE TREATY OF APRIL 30, 1803 AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE TEMPORARY GOVERNMENT THEREOF. (P. 497, 546)SRE1Yea vote
Y, 80003
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h8v56TO PASS THE SENATE BILL TO AUTHORIZE THE INHABITANTS OF LOUISIANA AND THE U.S. CITIZENS THEREIN RESIDING, TO REGISTER THEIR VESSELS IN THE DISTRICT OF ORLEANS.SRE1Yea vote
Signed Feb. 25, 1804
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h8v37TO PASS THE RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE CLAIM OF THE DANISH BRIG, HENRICH, TO MAKE EQUITABLE RESTITUTION FOR THE BRIG AND HER CARGO RECAPTURED BY AN AMERICAN ARMED VESSEL IN 1799 AND SOLD BY ORDER OF THE BRITISH VICE ADMIRALTY COURT IN THE ISLANDHRE1Yea vote
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h8v2TO PASS THE HOUSE RESOLUTION TO MAKE PROVISIONS FOR CARRYING INTO EFFECT THE TREATY AND CONVENTIONS OF APRIL 30, 1803, BETWEEN FRANCE AND THE UNITED STATES, FOR THE PURCHASE OF THE LOUISIANA TERRITORY. (P. 488)HRE1Yea vote
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h8v92TO PASS THE HOUSE BILL TO PROVIDE FOR THE PROTECTION OF OUR COMMERCE AND SEAMEN AGAINST BARBARY POWERS, AND THE FINANCIAL MEANS TO CARRY SUCH PROTECTION INTO EFFECT.HR1Yea vote
Request no. 80009, voteview=9 (typo)
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h8v26TO PASS THE HOUSE BILL TO GIVE EFFECT TO THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES WITHIN THE TERRITORIES CEDED BY FRANCE TO THE UNITED STATES BY THE TREATY OF APRIL 30, 1803, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.HR1Yea vote
Signed Feb. 24, 1804
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h8v5TO PASS THE BILL TO CARRY INTO EFFECT THE CONVENTION OF APRIL 30, 1803 BETWEEN THE U.S. AND THE FRENCH REPUBLIC. (P. 546, 549)HR1Yea vote
Signed Nov. 10, 1803
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h8v39TO PASS S. 9, TO AMEND THE ACT RELATING TO LAYING AND COLLECTING OF A DIRECT TAX WITHIN THE UNITED STATES. (P. 887)S91Yea vote
Signed March 3, 1804
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h8v87TO PASS S. 3. (P. 1205)S31Yea vote
Signed March 27, 1804
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h8v47TO PASS H.R. 93. (P. 966)HR931Yea vote
Signed Feb. 20, 1804
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h8v55TO PASS H.R. 89, A BILL TO SUPPLEMENT THE BILL PROVIDING A NAVAL PEACE ESTABLISHMENT, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (P. 1022, 1048)HR891Yea vote
Signed March 27, 1804
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h8v108TO PASS H.R. 8, (APP. 1/19/1805), TO AUTHORIZE THE CORPORATION OF GEORGETOWN TO MAKE A DAM OR CAUSEWAY FROM MASONS ISLAND TO THE WESTERN SHORE OF THE POTOMAC. (P. 810)HR81Yea vote
Signed Jan. 19, 1805
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h8v111TO PASS H.R. 5, (APP. 3/3/1805), TO REGULATE THE CLEARANCE OF ARMED MERCHANT VESSELS. (P. 861)HR51Yea vote
Y, 80014
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Notes:
  • Highlighted words in vote descriptions are just are coding aids.
  • Pres Votes: 1 (Yea) 6 (Nay) 9 (Not voting, not shown)






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