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House roll call 438 · 34th Congress · Aug 16, 1856

To suspend the rules and offer a resolution providing that the clerk of the house pay out of the contingent fund to each of the members of the kansas investigat

On Aug 16, 1856, the House voted 49–111. Result: failed. By party: Others 46–54, Democrats 3–57. 3 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
49
No
111
Did not vote
78
Date
Aug 16, 1856

By party

  • Others46 yes · 54 no · 52 didn’t vote
  • Democrats3 yes · 57 no · 25 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 offer a resolution…: House Vote, Aug 16, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-438/to-suspend-the-rules-and-offer-a-resolution-providing (accessed 2026-10-16).

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