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House roll call 281 · 34th Congress · May 28, 1856

To pass H. R. 36. (p.1332-2)

On May 28, 1856, the House voted 62–58 (HR 36). Result: passed. By party: Others 45–36, Democrats 17–22. 17 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
62
No
58
Did not vote
118
Date
May 28, 1856

By party

  • Others45 yes · 36 no · 71 didn’t vote
  • Democrats17 yes · 22 no · 46 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. 36. (p.1332-2): House Vote, May 28, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-281/to-pass-h-r-36-p-1332-2 (accessed 2026-10-16).

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