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House roll call 250 · 34th Congress · May 16, 1856

To commit to committee of the whole house a bill to permit consideration and discussion of payment of certain claims, reported from court of claims. (p.1245-3)

On May 16, 1856, the House voted 62–78. Result: failed. By party: Others 38–48, Democrats 24–30. 24 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
62
No
78
Did not vote
98
Date
May 16, 1856

By party

  • Others38 yes · 48 no · 66 didn’t vote
  • Democrats24 yes · 30 no · 31 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 commit to committee of the whole house a…: House Vote, May 16, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-250/to-commit-to-committee-of-the-whole-house-a (accessed 2026-10-17).

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