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when the continental congress first voted on the declaration of independence, it
passed unanimously.
received 9 of 12 possible votes.
was rejected so congress could change it.
received just one vote from new york.
Brief Explanations
On July 2, 1776, the Continental Congress held its first vote on the Declaration of Independence. At that time, 12 colonies participated (New York abstained initially), and the resolution received 9 affirmative votes, which met the required majority for passage.
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received 9 of 12 possible votes.