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House roll call 408 · 34th Congress · Aug 9, 1856

To table H. R. 389, a bill to make land warrants receivable at the rate of $1.25 per acre in payment of public lands, the price of which is not less than $1.25

On Aug 9, 1856, the House voted 71–80 (HR 389). Result: failed. By party: Others 57–44, Democrats 14–36. 14 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
71
No
80
Did not vote
87
Date
Aug 9, 1856

By party

  • Others57 yes · 44 no · 51 didn’t vote
  • Democrats14 yes · 36 no · 35 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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