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House roll call 206 · 34th Congress · Apr 22, 1856

To refer to the committee of the whole on the state of the union, H. J. RES. 3 (11 stat. 144, app. 5/12/1856), a bill relating to appropriations for improvement

On Apr 22, 1856, the House voted 38–99 (HJR 3). Result: failed. By party: Others 9–84, Democrats 29–15. 15 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
38
No
99
Did not vote
101
Date
Apr 22, 1856

By party

  • Others9 yes · 84 no · 59 didn’t vote
  • Democrats29 yes · 15 no · 41 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 refer to the committee of the whole on…: House Vote, Apr 22, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-206/to-refer-to-the-committee-of-the-whole-on (accessed 2026-10-17).

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