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House roll call 239 · 34th Congress · May 13, 1856

To concur in the report of the committee of conference on the disagreeing votes of both houses relating to H. R. 68 (11 stat. 10, app. 5/15/1856), supplying def

On May 13, 1856, the House voted 85–52 (HR 68). Result: passed. By party: Others 45–42, Democrats 40–10. 10 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
85
No
52
Did not vote
101
Date
May 13, 1856

By party

  • Others45 yes · 42 no · 65 didn’t vote
  • Democrats40 yes · 10 no · 35 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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