Question

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

Explanation:

When the Continental Congress first voted on the Declaration of Independence on July 2, 1776, 12 colonies voted and 9 voted in favor. New York abstained. It did not pass unanimously and was not rejected.

Answer:

received 9 of 12 possible votes