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House roll call 314 · 34th Congress · Jul 7, 1856

To suspend rules in order to consider a resolution discharging the committee of the whole from consideration of H. R. 154, concerning claims of revolutionary wa

On Jul 7, 1856, the House voted 111–54 (HR 154). Result: passed. By party: Others 92–19, Democrats 19–35. 19 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
111
No
54
Did not vote
73
Date
Jul 7, 1856

By party

  • Others92 yes · 19 no · 41 didn’t vote
  • Democrats19 yes · 35 no · 31 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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