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House roll call 437 · 34th Congress · Aug 16, 1856

To pass H. R. 276, granting bounty land to the officers and crews of private armed vessels commissioned by the United States. (p.2189-1)

On Aug 16, 1856, the House voted 109–64 (HR 276). Result: passed. By party: Others 90–23, Democrats 19–41. 19 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
109
No
64
Did not vote
65
Date
Aug 16, 1856

By party

  • Others90 yes · 23 no · 39 didn’t vote
  • Democrats19 yes · 41 no · 25 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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