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House roll call 279 · 34th Congress · May 28, 1856

To order a call of the house, during consideration of H. R. 36 (11 stat. 18, app. 6/3/1856), a bill granting land to louisiana to aid in the construction of a r

On May 28, 1856, the House voted 45–92 (HR 36). Result: failed. By party: Others 29–66, Democrats 16–26. 16 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
45
No
92
Did not vote
101
Date
May 28, 1856

By party

  • Others29 yes · 66 no · 57 didn’t vote
  • Democrats16 yes · 26 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 order a call of the house, during…: House Vote, May 28, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-279/to-order-a-call-of-the-house-during-consideration (accessed 2026-10-17).