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House roll call 545 · 34th Congress · Dec 20, 1856

To pass H. R. 254 (11 stat. 505, app. 2/26/1857), a bill for the relief of the heirs of the late samuel r. Thurston, delegate from oregon. (p.168-2,3)

On Dec 20, 1856, the House voted 90–82 (HR 254). Result: passed. By party: Others 65–47, Democrats 24–35, Republicans 1–0. 24 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
90
No
82
Did not vote
66
Date
Dec 20, 1856

By party

  • Others65 yes · 47 no · 40 didn’t vote
  • Democrats24 yes · 35 no · 26 didn’t vote
  • Republicans1 yes · 0 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 pass H. R. 254 (11 stat. 505, app…: House Vote, Dec 20, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-545/to-pass-h-r-254-11-stat-505-app (accessed 2026-10-16).

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