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House roll call 416 · 34th Congress · Aug 12, 1856

To table an appeal from the decision of the chair, that the report on H. R. 14, a bill for the benefit of the pacific railroad company, was authorized by the co

On Aug 12, 1856, the House voted 134–35 (HR 14). Result: passed. By party: Others 112–3, Democrats 22–32. 22 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
134
No
35
Did not vote
69
Date
Aug 12, 1856

By party

  • Others112 yes · 3 no · 37 didn’t vote
  • Democrats22 yes · 32 no · 31 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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