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Senate roll call 38 · 34th Congress · Apr 17, 1856

To amend H.R. 8, by adding a provision that when a land warrant is issued after applicant's death, leaving no widow or children, said warrant may be assigned to

On Apr 17, 1856, the Senate voted 12–23 (HR 8). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 8–14, Others 4–9. 8 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes

12

No

23

Did not vote

29

Date

Apr 17, 1856

From Voteview roll call records.