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House roll call 158 · 34th Congress · Mar 26, 1856

To pass S. 6, as amended. (p.746-3)

On Mar 26, 1856, the House voted 66–90 (S 6). Result: failed. By party: Others 25–74, Democrats 41–16. 16 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
66
No
90
Did not vote
82
Date
Mar 26, 1856

By party

  • Others25 yes · 74 no · 53 didn’t vote
  • Democrats41 yes · 16 no · 28 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 S. 6, as amended. (p.746-3): House Vote, Mar 26, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-158/to-pass-s-6-as-amended-p-746-3 (accessed 2026-10-17).