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House roll call 186 · 34th Congress · Apr 11, 1856

To pass H. R. 72 (11 stat. 449, app. 6/2/1856), directing secretary of treasury to pay to john pendleton compensation while minister to ureguay from 1852 to 185

On Apr 11, 1856, the House voted 69–56 (HR 72). Result: passed. By party: Others 50–34, Democrats 19–22. 19 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
69
No
56
Did not vote
113
Date
Apr 11, 1856

By party

  • Others50 yes · 34 no · 68 didn’t vote
  • Democrats19 yes · 22 no · 44 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. R. 72 (11 stat. 449, app…: House Vote, Apr 11, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-186/to-pass-h-r-72-11-stat-449-app (accessed 2026-10-17).