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House roll call 386 · 34th Congress · Aug 4, 1856

To suspend the rules in order to consider S. 53 (11 stat. 44, app. 8/16/1856), a bill improving navigation of the potapsco river and rendering baltimore port ac

On Aug 4, 1856, the House voted 130–38 (S 53). Result: passed. By party: Others 117–7, Democrats 13–31. 13 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
130
No
38
Did not vote
70
Date
Aug 4, 1856

By party

  • Others117 yes · 7 no · 28 didn’t vote
  • Democrats13 yes · 31 no · 41 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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