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House roll call 313 · 34th Congress · Jul 7, 1856

To pass a resolution relating to the purchase of books for members and delegates who have not already received same. (p.1550-3; 1551-3)

On Jul 7, 1856, the House voted 94–82. Result: passed. By party: Others 83–33, Democrats 11–49. 11 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
94
No
82
Did not vote
62
Date
Jul 7, 1856

By party

  • Others83 yes · 33 no · 36 didn’t vote
  • Democrats11 yes · 49 no · 25 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 a resolution relating to the…: House Vote, Jul 7, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-313/to-pass-a-resolution-relating-to-the-purchase-of (accessed 2026-10-16).

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