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House roll call 143 · 34th Congress · Mar 4, 1856

To amend H. R. 68 (11 stat. 10, app. 5/15/1856), supplying deficiencies an appropriations for the fiscal year 1856, so as to eliminate the clause increasing the

On Mar 4, 1856, the House voted 78–78 (HR 68). Result: failed. By party: Others 55–48, Democrats 23–30. 23 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
78
No
78
Did not vote
82
Date
Mar 4, 1856

By party

  • Others55 yes · 48 no · 49 didn’t vote
  • Democrats23 yes · 30 no · 32 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 amend H. R. 68 (11 stat. 10, app…: House Vote, Mar 4, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-143/to-amend-h-r-68-11-stat-10-app (accessed 2026-10-17).