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House roll call 223 · 34th Congress · May 5, 1856

To amend H. R. 261, by providing that the balance of the unexpended appropriations made 3/2/1855 be used to remove bars, shoals, banks, and other impediments in

On May 5, 1856, the House voted 106–23 (HR 261). Result: passed. By party: Others 88–3, Democrats 18–20. 18 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
106
No
23
Did not vote
109
Date
May 5, 1856

By party

  • Others88 yes · 3 no · 61 didn’t vote
  • Democrats18 yes · 20 no · 47 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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