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House roll call 439 · 34th Congress · Aug 16, 1856

To pass, over the veto of the President, S. 53 (11 stat. 44, app. 8/16/1856), a bill for the improvement of the navigation of the patapsco river and to render t

On Aug 16, 1856, the House voted 127–47 (S 53). Result: passed. By party: Others 117–3, Democrats 10–44. 10 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
127
No
47
Did not vote
64
Date
Aug 16, 1856

By party

  • Others117 yes · 3 no · 32 didn’t vote
  • Democrats10 yes · 44 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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