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House roll call 391 · 34th Congress · Aug 4, 1856

To suspend rules in order to consider H. R. 18, a bill to secure homesteads to actual settlers on the public domain. (p.1915-1)

On Aug 4, 1856, the House voted 105–62 (HR 18). Result: passed. By party: Others 88–26, Democrats 17–36. 17 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
105
No
62
Did not vote
71
Date
Aug 4, 1856

By party

  • Others88 yes · 26 no · 38 didn’t vote
  • Democrats17 yes · 36 no · 32 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 consider H. R…: House Vote, Aug 4, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-391/to-suspend-rules-in-order-to-consider-h-r (accessed 2026-10-17).

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