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House roll call 159 · 34th Congress · Mar 26, 1856

To pass H. R. 174, which defines the rights of voters and the duties of commissioners of elections, in the city of washington and for other purposes.

On Mar 26, 1856, the House voted 73–82 (HR 174). Result: failed. By party: Others 15–81, Democrats 58–1. 1 member voted against their own party.

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

Yes
73
No
82
Did not vote
83
Date
Mar 26, 1856

By party

  • Others15 yes · 81 no · 56 didn’t vote
  • Democrats58 yes · 1 no · 26 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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Capitol Receipts, “To pass H. R. 174, which defines the rights…: House Vote, Mar 26, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-159/to-pass-h-r-174-which-defines-the-rights (accessed 2026-10-17).

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