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House roll call 388 · 34th Congress · Aug 4, 1856

To suspend rules in order to refer to the committee of the whole H. R. 53, a bill establishing a railroad and telegraph between the atlantic states and the paci

On Aug 4, 1856, the House voted 108–74 (HR 53). Result: passed. By party: Others 90–33, Democrats 18–41. 18 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
108
No
74
Did not vote
56
Date
Aug 4, 1856

By party

  • Others90 yes · 33 no · 29 didn’t vote
  • Democrats18 yes · 41 no · 26 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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