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House roll call 318 · 34th Congress · Jul 8, 1856

To pass, over the veto of the President, S. 14 (11 stat. 24, app. 7/8/1856), a bill to remove obstructions to navigation in the mouth of the mississippi river a

On Jul 8, 1856, the House voted 143–55 (S 14). Result: passed. By party: Others 126–2, Democrats 17–53. 17 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
143
No
55
Did not vote
40
Date
Jul 8, 1856

By party

  • Others126 yes · 2 no · 24 didn’t vote
  • Democrats17 yes · 53 no · 15 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, over the veto of the President, S…: House Vote, Jul 8, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-318/to-pass-over-the-veto-of-the-president-s (accessed 2026-10-17).