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House roll call 172 · 34th Congress · Mar 28, 1856

To pass H. J. RES. 5 (11 stat. 143, app. 4/23/1856), relating to public lands pertaining to the springfield and harper's ferry armories, and fayettiville arsena

On Mar 28, 1856, the House voted 109–24. Result: passed. By party: Others 72–15, Democrats 37–9. 9 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
109
No
24
Did not vote
105
Date
Mar 28, 1856

By party

  • Others72 yes · 15 no · 65 didn’t vote
  • Democrats37 yes · 9 no · 39 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 H. J. RES. 5 (11 stat. 143, app…: House Vote, Mar 28, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-172/to-pass-h-j-res-5-11-stat-143 (accessed 2026-10-17).