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House roll call 432 · 34th Congress · Aug 15, 1856

To pass S. 398 (11 stat. 48, app. 8/16/1856), a bill to regulate the compensation of members of Congress. (p.21603; 2161-1)

On Aug 15, 1856, the House voted 100–99 (S 398). Result: passed. By party: Others 72–59, Democrats 29–41. 29 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
100
No
99
Did not vote
37
Date
Aug 15, 1856

By party

  • Others72 yes · 59 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Democrats29 yes · 41 no · 15 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 S. 398 (11 stat. 48, app…: House Vote, Aug 15, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-432/to-pass-s-398-11-stat-48-app-8 (accessed 2026-10-16).

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