To amend H.R. 569, by providing that where land has been sold under the act of aug. 4, 1854, graduating and reducing the price of public lands to settlers at a

On Mar 3, 1855, the Senate voted 34–8 (HR 569). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 22–4, Others 12–4. 4 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 34
No: 8
Did not vote: 28
Date: Mar 3, 1855

By party

Democrats22 yes · 4 no · 16 didn’t vote
Others12 yes · 4 no · 12 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

William Wright D-NJ voted no
Philip Allen D-RI voted no
James Murray Mason D-VA voted no
Robert Mercer Taliaferro Hunter D-VA voted no

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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