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House roll call 390 · 34th Congress · Aug 4, 1856

To suspend the rules in order to submit a report from the committee on military affairs pertaining to S. 111 (11 stat. 51, app. 8/16/1856), a bill increasing an

On Aug 4, 1856, the House voted 108–61 (S 111). Result: passed. By party: Others 64–45, Democrats 44–16. 16 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
108
No
61
Did not vote
69
Date
Aug 4, 1856

By party

  • Others64 yes · 45 no · 43 didn’t vote
  • Democrats44 yes · 16 no · 25 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 the rules in order to submit a…: House Vote, Aug 4, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-390/to-suspend-the-rules-in-order-to-submit-a (accessed 2026-10-16).

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