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House roll call 277 · 34th Congress · May 27, 1856

To order engrossment and third reading of H. R. 172. (p.1315-1,2)

On May 27, 1856, the House voted 80–56 (HR 172). Result: passed. By party: Others 60–25, Democrats 20–31. 20 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
80
No
56
Did not vote
102
Date
May 27, 1856

By party

  • Others60 yes · 25 no · 67 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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Capitol Receipts, “To order engrossment and third reading of H…: House Vote, May 27, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-277/to-order-engrossment-and-third-reading-of-h-r (accessed 2026-10-17).

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