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House roll call 455 · 34th Congress · Aug 21, 1856

To table an appeal from the decision of the chair, which ruled that a certain proviso was germane to H. R. 578, a bill making appropriations for the support of

On Aug 21, 1856, the House voted 95–79 (HR 578). Result: passed. By party: Others 91–19, Democrats 4–61. 4 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
95
No
79
Did not vote
63
Date
Aug 21, 1856

By party

  • Others91 yes · 19 no · 42 didn’t vote
  • Democrats4 yes · 61 no · 20 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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