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House roll call 97 · 30th Congress · Mar 23, 1848
Recorded vote
TO AMEND THE RESOLUTION AWARDING $138 TO THE WIDOW OF JOHN HERNBECK AS PAY AND MILEAGE AS A MEMBER OF THE HOUSE, BY ADDING $400; THE USUAL EXPENSE OF THE BURIAL OF A MEMBER IN WASHINGTON CITY.
Amendment
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