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House roll call 366 · 34th Congress · Jul 28, 1856

To pass H. R. 12 (11 stat. 51, app. 8/16/1856), a bill to continue improvement of the des moines rapids in the mississippi river. (p.1786-1,2)

On Jul 28, 1856, the House voted 117–48 (HR 12). Result: passed. By party: Others 108–6, Democrats 9–42. 9 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
117
No
48
Did not vote
73
Date
Jul 28, 1856

By party

  • Others108 yes · 6 no · 38 didn’t vote
  • Democrats9 yes · 42 no · 34 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 H. R. 12 (11 stat. 51, app…: House Vote, Jul 28, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-366/to-pass-h-r-12-11-stat-51-app (accessed 2026-10-16).

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