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House roll call 240 · 34th Congress · May 13, 1856

To amend resolution that provides for the printing of 100,000 extra copies of the agricultural portion of the patent office report, so that 200, 000 extra copie

On May 13, 1856, the House voted 80–54. Result: passed. By party: Others 65–22, Democrats 15–32. 15 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
80
No
54
Did not vote
104
Date
May 13, 1856

By party

  • Others65 yes · 22 no · 65 didn’t vote
  • Democrats15 yes · 32 no · 38 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 amend resolution that provides for the…: House Vote, May 13, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-240/to-amend-resolution-that-provides-for-the-printing-of (accessed 2026-10-17).

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