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House roll call 185 · 34th Congress · Apr 11, 1856

To proceed to the consideration of bills on the private calendar. (p.887-2)

On Apr 11, 1856, the House voted 81–60. Result: passed. By party: Others 62–32, Democrats 19–28. 19 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
81
No
60
Did not vote
97
Date
Apr 11, 1856

By party

  • Others62 yes · 32 no · 58 didn’t vote
  • Democrats19 yes · 28 no · 38 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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