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May 21, 1796
The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
On May 3, 1795, the U.S. House in Philadelphia passed a bill funding the British Treaty with 52 votes in favor, despite opposition; it advanced to the Senate.
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NEW YORK, May 4.
Extract of a letter, from Philadelphia, dated the 3d instant.
"We have this moment passed the bill appropriating monies for carrying into effect the British Treaty—fifty-two rising in favor of it—which was a majority of all present—the opposite opinion was not called for. Varnum, of Massachusetts, and Heath and Brent, of Virginia, I noticed voted with us, but great obstinacy, and even anger, was shewn by many. The bill, totally unshackled by preambles, or any prefatory nonsense has passed our house and gone to the Senate."
Extract of a letter, from Philadelphia, dated the 3d instant.
"We have this moment passed the bill appropriating monies for carrying into effect the British Treaty—fifty-two rising in favor of it—which was a majority of all present—the opposite opinion was not called for. Varnum, of Massachusetts, and Heath and Brent, of Virginia, I noticed voted with us, but great obstinacy, and even anger, was shewn by many. The bill, totally unshackled by preambles, or any prefatory nonsense has passed our house and gone to the Senate."
What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
What keywords are associated?
British Treaty
Bill Passage
House Vote
Philadelphia Politics
What entities or persons were involved?
Varnum Of Massachusetts
Heath Of Virginia
Brent Of Virginia
Where did it happen?
Philadelphia
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Philadelphia
Event Date
May 3
Key Persons
Varnum Of Massachusetts
Heath Of Virginia
Brent Of Virginia
Outcome
bill passed the house with 52 votes in favor, a majority of all present; sent to the senate; notable obstinacy and anger from opponents.
Event Details
The House passed a bill appropriating monies for carrying into effect the British Treaty; 52 members rose in favor; Varnum of Massachusetts and Heath and Brent of Virginia voted with the majority; the bill lacked preambles and has gone to the Senate.