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House roll call 579 · 34th Congress · Jan 20, 1857

To amend H. R. 212, establishing an additional land district in nebraska territory, by increasing the number land districts in said territory from one to four.

On Jan 20, 1857, the House voted 89–63 (HR 212). Result: passed. By party: Others 55–42, Democrats 34–20, Republicans 0–1. 20 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
89
No
63
Did not vote
86
Date
Jan 20, 1857

By party

  • Others55 yes · 42 no · 55 didn’t vote
  • Democrats34 yes · 20 no · 31 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend H. R. 212, establishing an…: House Vote, Jan 20, 1857,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-579/to-amend-h-r-212-establishing-an-additional-land (accessed 2026-10-17).