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House roll call 263 · 34th Congress · May 21, 1856

To proceed to business on speaker's table during debate on H. R. 31 (11 stat. 17, app. 6/3/1856), a bill granting public lands, in alternate sections, to the ST

On May 21, 1856, the House voted 57–93 (HR 31). Result: failed. By party: Others 28–69, Democrats 29–24. 24 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
57
No
93
Did not vote
88
Date
May 21, 1856

By party

  • Others28 yes · 69 no · 55 didn’t vote
  • Democrats29 yes · 24 no · 32 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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