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House roll call 197 · 34th Congress · Apr 21, 1856

To non-concur in a Senate amendment to H. R. 68, which amendment provides $300,000 to continue work on the washington aqueduct. (p.984-2)

On Apr 21, 1856, the House voted 59–86 (HR 68). Result: failed. By party: Others 32–63, Democrats 27–23. 23 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
59
No
86
Did not vote
93
Date
Apr 21, 1856

By party

  • Others32 yes · 63 no · 57 didn’t vote
  • Democrats27 yes · 23 no · 35 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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