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House roll call 179 · 34th Congress · Apr 3, 1856

To concur in a Senate amendment to H. R. 70 (11 stat. 3, app. 4/5/1856), a bill making appropriations for payment of invalid and other pensions for the 1857 fis

On Apr 3, 1856, the House voted 113–34 (HR 70). Result: passed. By party: Others 87–11, Democrats 26–23. 23 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
113
No
34
Did not vote
91
Date
Apr 3, 1856

By party

  • Others87 yes · 11 no · 54 didn’t vote
  • Democrats26 yes · 23 no · 36 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 concur in a Senate amendment to H. R. 70…: House Vote, Apr 3, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-179/to-concur-in-a-senate-amendment-to-h-r (accessed 2026-10-17).