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House roll call 165 · 34th Congress · Mar 27, 1856

To order the main question on the motion to recommit H. R. 174 to the comm. On the district of columbia.

On Mar 27, 1856, the House voted 92–64 (HR 174). Result: passed. By party: Others 33–64, Democrats 59–0.

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

Yes
92
No
64
Did not vote
82
Date
Mar 27, 1856

By party

  • Others33 yes · 64 no · 55 didn’t vote
  • Democrats59 yes · 0 no · 26 didn’t vote

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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