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House roll call 222 · 34th Congress · May 5, 1856

To reconsider the vote by which the house agreed to refer H. R. 261 (11 stat. 30, app. 8/7/1856), making appropriations to remove an obstruction in the savannah

On May 5, 1856, the House voted 100–31 (HR 261). Result: passed. By party: Others 81–11, Democrats 19–20. 19 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
100
No
31
Did not vote
107
Date
May 5, 1856

By party

  • Others81 yes · 11 no · 60 didn’t vote
  • Democrats19 yes · 20 no · 46 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 reconsider the vote by which the house…: House Vote, May 5, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-222/to-reconsider-the-vote-by-which-the-house-agreed (accessed 2026-10-17).

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