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House roll call 402 · 34th Congress · Aug 7, 1856

To resolve the house into the committee of the whole to take up H. R. 189, making appropriations for the naval service for the 1857 fiscal year. (p91970-1)

On Aug 7, 1856, the House voted 130–26. Result: passed. By party: Others 89–22, Democrats 41–4. 4 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
130
No
26
Did not vote
82
Date
Aug 7, 1856

By party

  • Others89 yes · 22 no · 41 didn’t vote
  • Democrats41 yes · 4 no · 40 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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