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House roll call 271 · 34th Congress · May 26, 1856

To suspend the rules in order to introduce a resolution relating to expenditures, debts, future appropriations, costs, etc. Of the capitol and post office build

On May 26, 1856, the House voted 131–25. Result: passed. By party: Others 104–2, Democrats 27–23. 23 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
131
No
25
Did not vote
82
Date
May 26, 1856

By party

  • Others104 yes · 2 no · 46 didn’t vote
  • Democrats27 yes · 23 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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Capitol Receipts, “To suspend the rules in order to introduce a…: House Vote, May 26…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-271/to-suspend-the-rules-in-order-to-introduce-a (accessed 2026-10-17).

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