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House roll call 456 · 34th Congress · Aug 21, 1856

To go into committee of the whole in order to consider H. R. 578.

On Aug 21, 1856, the House voted 101–75 (HR 578). Result: passed. By party: Others 98–13, Democrats 3–62. 3 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
101
No
75
Did not vote
62
Date
Aug 21, 1856

By party

  • Others98 yes · 13 no · 41 didn’t vote
  • Democrats3 yes · 62 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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Capitol Receipts, “To go into committee of the whole in order…: House Vote, Aug 21, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-456/to-go-into-committee-of-the-whole-in-order (accessed 2026-10-17).

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