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House roll call 316 · 34th Congress · Jul 8, 1856

To table an appeal from the decision of the chair that the amendment to S. J. RES. 17, a bill for enlarging certain custom houses, was not called for reading WH

On Jul 8, 1856, the House voted 136–49 (SJR 17). Result: passed. By party: Others 119–2, Democrats 17–47. 17 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
136
No
49
Did not vote
53
Date
Jul 8, 1856

By party

  • Others119 yes · 2 no · 31 didn’t vote
  • Democrats17 yes · 47 no · 21 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 table an appeal from the decision of the…: House Vote, Jul 8, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-316/to-table-an-appeal-from-the-decision-of-the (accessed 2026-10-17).