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House roll call 219 · 34th Congress · May 5, 1856

To suspend the rules for the purpose of discharging the committee of the whole from the further consideration of S. 1, a bill making appropriations for deepenin

On May 5, 1856, the House voted 96–46 (S 1). Result: passed. By party: Others 86–10, Democrats 10–36. 10 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
96
No
46
Did not vote
96
Date
May 5, 1856

By party

  • Others86 yes · 10 no · 56 didn’t vote
  • Democrats10 yes · 36 no · 39 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 the rules for the purpose of…: House Vote, May 5, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-219/to-suspend-the-rules-for-the-purpose-of-discharging (accessed 2026-10-17).

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