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House roll call 278 · 34th Congress · May 27, 1856

To pass H. R. 172. (p.1315-2)

On May 27, 1856, the House voted 78–57 (HR 172). Result: passed. By party: Others 60–27, Democrats 18–30. 18 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
78
No
57
Did not vote
103
Date
May 27, 1856

By party

  • Others60 yes · 27 no · 65 didn’t vote
  • Democrats18 yes · 30 no · 37 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 pass H. R. 172. (p.1315-2): House Vote, May 27, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-278/to-pass-h-r-172-p-1315-2 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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