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House roll call 457 · 34th Congress · Aug 21, 1856

To pass H. R. 578. (p.8-2)

On Aug 21, 1856, the House voted 93–85 (HR 578). Result: passed. By party: Others 89–21, Democrats 4–64. 4 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
93
No
85
Did not vote
60
Date
Aug 21, 1856

By party

  • Others89 yes · 21 no · 42 didn’t vote
  • Democrats4 yes · 64 no · 17 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 H. R. 578. (p.8-2): House Vote, Aug 21, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-457/to-pass-h-r-578-p-8-2 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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