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House roll call 393 · 34th Congress · Aug 5, 1856

That the house resolve itself into the committee of the whole on the state of the union to take up the (H. R. 202) making appropriation for the legislative, exe

On Aug 5, 1856, the House voted 134–16. Result: passed. By party: Others 98–10, Democrats 36–6. 6 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
134
No
16
Did not vote
88
Date
Aug 5, 1856

By party

  • Others98 yes · 10 no · 44 didn’t vote
  • Democrats36 yes · 6 no · 43 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, “That the house resolve itself into the…: House Vote, Aug 5, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-393/that-the-house-resolve-itself-into-the-committee-of (accessed 2026-10-17).