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House roll call 264 · 34th Congress · May 21, 1856

To pass H. R. 31 (11 stat. 17, app. 6/3/1856), a bill granting public lands, in alternate sections, to the state of alabama to aid in construction of the cossa

On May 21, 1856, the House voted 74–61 (HR 31). Result: passed. By party: Others 51–35, Democrats 23–26. 23 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
74
No
61
Did not vote
103
Date
May 21, 1856

By party

  • Others51 yes · 35 no · 66 didn’t vote
  • Democrats23 yes · 26 no · 36 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 pass H. R. 31 (11 stat. 17, app…: House Vote, May 21, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-264/to-pass-h-r-31-11-stat-17-app (accessed 2026-10-17).