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House roll call 274 · 34th Congress · May 27, 1856

To order main question on whether H. R. 172 shall be considered, as bills similar to said bill have been considered and passed previously. (p.1313-3; 1314-1-2)

On May 27, 1856, the House voted 83–62 (HR 172). Result: passed. By party: Others 63–31, Democrats 20–31. 20 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
83
No
62
Did not vote
93
Date
May 27, 1856

By party

  • Others63 yes · 31 no · 58 didn’t vote
  • Democrats20 yes · 31 no · 34 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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