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House roll call 428 · 34th Congress · Aug 15, 1856

To pass H. R. 549 (11 stat. 52, app. 8/18/1856), to regulate the diplomatic and consular systems of the United States. (p.2158-2)

On Aug 15, 1856, the House voted 103–56 (HR 549). Result: passed. By party: Others 74–28, Democrats 29–29. 29 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
103
No
56
Did not vote
78
Date
Aug 15, 1856

By party

  • Others74 yes · 28 no · 50 didn’t vote
  • Democrats29 yes · 29 no · 27 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 H. R. 549 (11 stat. 52, app…: House Vote, Aug 15, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-428/to-pass-h-r-549-11-stat-52-app (accessed 2026-10-16).

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