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House roll call 320 · 34th Congress · Jul 8, 1856

To pass over the President's veto, S. 2 (11 stat. 25, app. 7/8/1856), a bill making an appropriation for deepening the channel over the flats of the ST. Mary's

On Jul 8, 1856, the House voted 136–54 (S 2). Result: passed. By party: Others 123–2, Democrats 13–52. 13 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
136
No
54
Did not vote
48
Date
Jul 8, 1856

By party

  • Others123 yes · 2 no · 27 didn’t vote
  • Democrats13 yes · 52 no · 20 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 President's veto, S. 2 (11…: House Vote, Jul 8, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-320/to-pass-over-the-presidents-veto-s-2-11 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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