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House roll call 546 · 34th Congress · Dec 20, 1856

To table H. R. 298, relating to claims of the owner and crew of the fishing schooner, "florilla". (p.172-3)

On Dec 20, 1856, the House voted 76–88 (HR 298). Result: failed. By party: Others 31–78, Democrats 45–9, Republicans 0–1. 9 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
76
No
88
Did not vote
74
Date
Dec 20, 1856

By party

  • Others31 yes · 78 no · 43 didn’t vote
  • Democrats45 yes · 9 no · 31 didn’t vote
  • Republicans0 yes · 1 no

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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