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House roll call 273 · 34th Congress · May 27, 1856

To table H. R. 172 (11 stat. 21, 6/3/1856), making a grant of land to the state of michigan to aid in the construction of railroads in that state.

On May 27, 1856, the House voted 67–80 (HR 172). Result: failed. By party: Others 36–62, Democrats 31–18. 18 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
67
No
80
Did not vote
91
Date
May 27, 1856

By party

  • Others36 yes · 62 no · 54 didn’t vote
  • Democrats31 yes · 18 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 table H. R. 172 (11 stat. 21, 6/3/1856)…: House Vote, May 27, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-273/to-table-h-r-172-11-stat-21-6 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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