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Senate roll call 219 · 33rd Congress · Jul 20, 1854

To agree to an amendment to H.R. 37, in the nature of a substitute which grants to settlers the opportunity to purchase a half section of public land and pay fo

On Jul 20, 1854, the Senate voted 16–32 (HR 37). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 12–17, Others 4–15. 12 members voted against their own party.

During the 33rd Congress (1853–1854), Franklin Pierce was president.

Yes
16
No
32
Did not vote
22
Date
Jul 20, 1854

By party

  • Democrats12 yes · 17 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Others4 yes · 15 no · 9 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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