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House roll call 227 · 34th Congress · May 6, 1856

To order the main question on engrossment and third reading of H. R. 56.

On May 6, 1856, the House voted 80–53 (HR 56). Result: passed. By party: Others 68–19, Democrats 12–34. 12 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
80
No
53
Did not vote
105
Date
May 6, 1856

By party

  • Others68 yes · 19 no · 65 didn’t vote
  • Democrats12 yes · 34 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 order the main question on engrossment…: House Vote, May 6, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-227/to-order-the-main-question-on-engrossment-and-third (accessed 2026-10-16).

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