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House roll call 436 · 34th Congress · Aug 16, 1856

To suspend rules in order to discharge from the committee of the whole H. R. 276, granting bounty land to officers and crews of private armed vessels commission

On Aug 16, 1856, the House voted 121–59. Result: passed. By party: Others 98–18, Democrats 23–41. 23 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
121
No
59
Did not vote
58
Date
Aug 16, 1856

By party

  • Others98 yes · 18 no · 36 didn’t vote
  • Democrats23 yes · 41 no · 21 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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