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House roll call 411 · 34th Congress · Aug 11, 1856

To pass over the veto of the President H. R. 12 (11 stat. 51, app. 8/16/1856), a bill for continuing the improvement of the des moines rapids in the mississippi

On Aug 11, 1856, the House voted 130–54 (HR 12). Result: passed. By party: Others 121–4, Democrats 9–50. 9 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
130
No
54
Did not vote
54
Date
Aug 11, 1856

By party

  • Others121 yes · 4 no · 27 didn’t vote
  • Democrats9 yes · 50 no · 26 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 over the veto of the President H. R…: House Vote, Aug 11, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-411/to-pass-over-the-veto-of-the-president-h (accessed 2026-10-17).

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