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House roll call 442 · 34th Congress · Aug 16, 1856

To suspend the rules in order to introduce a bill to equalize the grants of lands to each of the old states. (p.2190 -2; 2191-1,2)

On Aug 16, 1856, the House voted 78–97. Result: failed. By party: Others 73–40, Democrats 5–57. 5 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
78
No
97
Did not vote
63
Date
Aug 16, 1856

By party

  • Others73 yes · 40 no · 39 didn’t vote
  • Democrats5 yes · 57 no · 23 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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