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House roll call 369 · 34th Congress · Jul 28, 1856

To suspend the rules in order to receive a report from the select committee on the pacific railroad. (p.1787-1,2,3)

On Jul 28, 1856, the House voted 77–87 (HR 53). Result: failed. By party: Others 67–43, Democrats 10–44. 10 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
77
No
87
Did not vote
74
Date
Jul 28, 1856

By party

  • Others67 yes · 43 no · 42 didn’t vote
  • Democrats10 yes · 44 no · 31 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 suspend the rules in order to receive a…: House Vote, Jul 28, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-369/to-suspend-the-rules-in-order-to-receive-a (accessed 2026-10-17).