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House roll call 145 · 34th Congress · Mar 5, 1856

To amend H. R. 68, so as to eliminate the increased salary of the gov. Of new mexico. (p.576)

On Mar 5, 1856, the House voted 96–60 (HR 68). Result: passed. By party: Others 63–35, Democrats 33–25. 25 members voted against their own party.

During the 34th Congress (1855–1856), Franklin Pierce was president.

Yes
96
No
60
Did not vote
82
Date
Mar 5, 1856

By party

  • Others63 yes · 35 no · 54 didn’t vote
  • Democrats33 yes · 25 no · 27 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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