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House roll call 229 · 34th Congress · May 8, 1856

To pass H. R. 56.

On May 8, 1856, the House voted 78–59 (HR 56). Result: passed. By party: Others 61–33, Democrats 18–28. 18 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes

78

No

59

Did not vote

98

Date

May 8, 1856

From Voteview roll call records.