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House roll call 493 · 34th Congress · Aug 30, 1856

To order a call of the house, so that absent members may vote on a proviso of H. R. 579, the army appropriations bill for 1857 (11 stat. 147, app. 8/30/1856).

On Aug 30, 1856, the House voted 97–94 (HR 579). Result: passed. By party: Others 28–90, Democrats 69–4. 4 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
97
No
94
Did not vote
47
Date
Aug 30, 1856

By party

  • Others28 yes · 90 no · 34 didn’t vote
  • Democrats69 yes · 4 no · 12 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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