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House roll call 205 · 34th Congress · Apr 22, 1856

To non-concur with Senate amendment to H. R. 68, which amendment fixes compensation of legislature department employees and prohibits the allowance of the usual

On Apr 22, 1856, the House voted 67–62 (HR 68). Result: passed. By party: Others 62–25, Democrats 5–37. 5 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
67
No
62
Did not vote
109
Date
Apr 22, 1856

By party

  • Others62 yes · 25 no · 65 didn’t vote
  • Democrats5 yes · 37 no · 43 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 non-concur with Senate amendment to H. R…: House Vote, Apr 22, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-205/to-non-concur-with-senate-amendment-to-h-r (accessed 2026-10-17).