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House roll call 572 · 34th Congress · Jan 12, 1857

To suspend the rules and consider a resolution to make H. R. 539, a bill to pension the soldiers of the war of 1812, the special order of the day for the first

On Jan 12, 1857, the House voted 103–85 (HR 539). Result: passed. By party: Others 79–38, Democrats 24–46, Republicans 0–1. 24 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
103
No
85
Did not vote
50
Date
Jan 12, 1857

By party

  • Others79 yes · 38 no · 35 didn’t vote
  • Democrats24 yes · 46 no · 15 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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