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House roll call 280 · 34th Congress · May 28, 1856

To amend H. R. 36, the amendment is in the nature of a substitute for the entire bill.

On May 28, 1856, the House voted 72–61 (HR 36). Result: passed. By party: Others 54–39, Democrats 19–22. 19 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
72
No
61
Did not vote
104
Date
May 28, 1856

By party

  • Others54 yes · 39 no · 59 didn’t vote
  • Democrats19 yes · 22 no · 44 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 amend H. R. 36, the amendment is in the…: House Vote, May 28, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-280/to-amend-h-r-36-the-amendment-is-in (accessed 2026-10-17).

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