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House roll call 389 · 34th Congress · Aug 4, 1856

To pass S. 117 (11 stat. 30, app. 8/6/1856), amending an act entitled "an act to establish a court for the investigation of claims against the U.S."

On Aug 4, 1856, the House voted 108–67 (S 117). Result: passed. By party: Others 86–31, Democrats 22–36. 22 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
108
No
67
Did not vote
63
Date
Aug 4, 1856

By party

  • Others86 yes · 31 no · 35 didn’t vote
  • Democrats22 yes · 36 no · 27 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 S. 117 (11 stat. 30, app. 8/6/1856)…: House Vote, Aug 4, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-389/to-pass-s-117-11-stat-30-app-8 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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