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House roll call 577 · 34th Congress · Jan 19, 1857

To suspend the rules in order to discharge the committee on public lands from further consideration of H. R. 675, a bill to amend the graduation act, and bring

On Jan 19, 1857, the House voted 109–59 (HR 675). Result: passed. By party: Others 61–52, Democrats 49–6, Republicans 0–1. 6 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
109
No
59
Did not vote
69
Date
Jan 19, 1857

By party

  • Others61 yes · 52 no · 39 didn’t vote
  • Democrats49 yes · 6 no · 30 didn’t vote
  • Republicans0 yes · 1 no

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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