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House roll call 319 · 34th Congress · Jul 8, 1856

To pass over the veto of the President, S. 1 (11 stat. 25, app. 7/8/1856), a bill making an appropriation for deepening the channel over the ST. Clair flats, in

On Jul 8, 1856, the House voted 139–55 (S 1). Result: passed. By party: Others 125–2, Democrats 14–53. 14 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
139
No
55
Did not vote
44
Date
Jul 8, 1856

By party

  • Others125 yes · 2 no · 25 didn’t vote
  • Democrats14 yes · 53 no · 18 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 over the veto of the President, S. 1…: House Vote, Jul 8, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-319/to-pass-over-the-veto-of-the-president-s (accessed 2026-10-17).

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