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House roll call 355 · 34th Congress · Jul 23, 1856

To pass a resolution providing to pay, out of the contingent fund, to hiram bennet, claiming a seat from nebraska, his mileage and per diem to this date. (p.17

On Jul 23, 1856, the House voted 125–44. Result: passed. By party: Others 111–8, Democrats 14–36. 14 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
125
No
44
Did not vote
69
Date
Jul 23, 1856

By party

  • Others111 yes · 8 no · 33 didn’t vote
  • Democrats14 yes · 36 no · 35 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 providing to pay, out…: House Vote, Jul 23, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-355/to-pass-a-resolution-providing-to-pay-out-of (accessed 2026-10-17).

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