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House roll call 365 · 34th Congress · Jul 28, 1856

To suspend rules and discharge the committee of the whole from consideration of H. R. 12 (11 stat. 51, app. 8/16/1856) a bill improving des moines rapids in the

On Jul 28, 1856, the House voted 108–50 (HR 12). Result: passed. By party: Others 99–12, Democrats 9–38. 9 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
108
No
50
Did not vote
80
Date
Jul 28, 1856

By party

  • Others99 yes · 12 no · 41 didn’t vote
  • Democrats9 yes · 38 no · 38 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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