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House roll call 257 · 34th Congress · May 20, 1856

To engross and read the third time H. R. 326 (11 stat. 20, app. 6/3/1856), a bill granting public lands to the state of wisconsin to aid in the construction of

On May 20, 1856, the House voted 75–72 (HR 326). Result: passed. By party: Others 54–41, Democrats 21–31. 21 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
75
No
72
Did not vote
91
Date
May 20, 1856

By party

  • Others54 yes · 41 no · 57 didn’t vote
  • Democrats21 yes · 31 no · 33 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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Capitol Receipts, “To engross and read the third time H. R. 326…: House Vote, May 20…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-257/to-engross-and-read-the-third-time-h-r (accessed 2026-10-17).