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House roll call 238 · 34th Congress · May 12, 1856

To pass S. 14, a bill for removing the obstructions to navigation in the mouth of the mississippi river at the southwest pass, and at the pass a l'outre. (p.11

On May 12, 1856, the House voted 100–35 (S 14). Result: passed. By party: Others 87–3, Democrats 13–32. 13 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
100
No
35
Did not vote
103
Date
May 12, 1856

By party

  • Others87 yes · 3 no · 62 didn’t vote
  • Democrats13 yes · 32 no · 40 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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