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House roll call 256 · 34th Congress · May 19, 1856

To pass resolution which provides the sergenat-at-arms be authorized to appoint a page for the use of his office at the same compensation as that allowed to the

On May 19, 1856, the House voted 77–53. Result: passed. By party: Others 56–29, Democrats 21–24. 21 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
77
No
53
Did not vote
108
Date
May 19, 1856

By party

  • Others56 yes · 29 no · 67 didn’t vote
  • Democrats21 yes · 24 no · 40 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 resolution which provides the…: House Vote, May 19, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-256/to-pass-resolution-which-provides-the-sergenat-at-arms (accessed 2026-10-17).