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House roll call 215 · 34th Congress · Apr 28, 1856

To suspend rules in order to consider H. J. RES. 12 (12 stat. 143, app. 5/9/1856), enlarging the custom house, court house, and post office at cleveland, ohio.

On Apr 28, 1856, the House voted 96–45 (HJR 12). Result: passed. By party: Others 84–8, Democrats 12–37. 12 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
96
No
45
Did not vote
97
Date
Apr 28, 1856

By party

  • Others84 yes · 8 no · 60 didn’t vote
  • Democrats12 yes · 37 no · 36 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 suspend rules in order to consider H. J…: House Vote, Apr 28, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-215/to-suspend-rules-in-order-to-consider-h-j (accessed 2026-10-17).

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