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House roll call 199 · 34th Congress · Apr 21, 1856

To concur in a Senate amendment to H. R. 68, which amendment appropriates $180,000 for incidental expenses of the quartermaster's dept. (p.984-3; p.985-1)

On Apr 21, 1856, the House voted 64–66 (HR 68). Result: failed. By party: Others 22–61, Democrats 42–5. 5 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
64
No
66
Did not vote
108
Date
Apr 21, 1856

By party

  • Others22 yes · 61 no · 69 didn’t vote
  • Democrats42 yes · 5 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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Capitol Receipts, “To concur in a Senate amendment to H. R. 68…: House Vote, Apr 21, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-199/to-concur-in-a-senate-amendment-to-h-r (accessed 2026-10-17).

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