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A Century of Lawmaking for a New Nation: U.S. Congressional Documents and Debates, 1774-1875
Senate Journal --WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7, 1797.
The bill providing for the protection of the trade of the United States was read the second time; and, after debate,
Ordered, That the further consideration thereof be postponed until to-morrow.
The bill for raising and organizing an additional corps of artillerists and engineers was read the third time; and being further amended,
On the final passage of the bill,
The yeas and nays being required by one-fifth of the Senators present,
Those who voted in the affirmative, are,
Messrs. Bingham, Bloodworth, Goodhue, Hillhouse, Howard, Latimer, Laurance, Livermore, Marshall, Paine, Read, Ross, Rutherfurd, Sedgwick, Stockton, Tichenor, Tracy, and Vining.
Those who voted in the negative, are,
Messrs. Blount, Bradford, Cocke, Langdon, Martin, Mason, Tazewell, and Tattnall.
So it was
Resolved, That this bill pass; that it be engrossed; and that the title thereof be "An act for raising and organizing an additional corps of artillerists and engineers."
Ordered, That the Secretary desire the concurrence of the House of Representatives in this bill.
After the consideration of the Executive business,
The Senate adjourned to 11 o'clock to-morrow morning.
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