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House roll call 394 · 34th Congress · Aug 6, 1856

To suspend the rules and resolve into the committee of the whole on the state of the union for the consideration of H. R. 553 (11 stat. 30, app. 8/11/1856), a b

On Aug 6, 1856, the House voted 61–108 (HR 553). Result: failed. By party: Others 38–76, Democrats 23–32. 23 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
61
No
108
Did not vote
69
Date
Aug 6, 1856

By party

  • Others38 yes · 76 no · 38 didn’t vote
  • Democrats23 yes · 32 no · 30 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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