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House roll call 462 · 34th Congress · Aug 22, 1856

To recede from disagreement to the Senate amendment to H. R. 578, which amendment eliminates a proviso forbidding use of military force to enforce enactments of

On Aug 22, 1856, the House voted 94–96 (HR 578). Result: failed. By party: Others 27–92, Democrats 67–4. 4 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
94
No
96
Did not vote
48
Date
Aug 22, 1856

By party

  • Others27 yes · 92 no · 33 didn’t vote
  • Democrats67 yes · 4 no · 14 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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