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House roll call 430 · 34th Congress · Aug 15, 1856

To suspend the rules and discharge the committee of the whole from further consideration of H. R. 540, a bill for enlarging and improving the louisville and por

On Aug 15, 1856, the House voted 68–92. Result: failed. By party: Others 60–44, Democrats 8–48. 8 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
68
No
92
Did not vote
78
Date
Aug 15, 1856

By party

  • Others60 yes · 44 no · 48 didn’t vote
  • Democrats8 yes · 48 no · 29 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 the rules and discharge the…: House Vote, Aug 15, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-430/to-suspend-the-rules-and-discharge-the-committee-of (accessed 2026-10-17).

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