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House roll call 368 · 34th Congress · Jul 28, 1856

To suspend rules in order to take up a resolution pertaining to improvement of the des moines river. (p.1787-1)

On Jul 28, 1856, the House voted 34–119. Result: failed. By party: Others 28–74, Democrats 6–45. 6 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
34
No
119
Did not vote
85
Date
Jul 28, 1856

By party

  • Others28 yes · 74 no · 50 didn’t vote
  • Democrats6 yes · 45 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 suspend rules in order to take up a…: House Vote, Jul 28, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-368/to-suspend-rules-in-order-to-take-up-a (accessed 2026-10-17).

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