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House roll call 407 · 34th Congress · Aug 9, 1856

To amend H. R. 201 (11 stat. 81, app. 8/18/1856), making appropriations for certain civil expenses of the government for the 1857 fiscal year, so that the publi

On Aug 9, 1856, the House voted 37–130 (HR 201). Result: failed. By party: Others 28–82, Democrats 9–49. 9 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
37
No
130
Did not vote
70
Date
Aug 9, 1856

By party

  • Others28 yes · 82 no · 42 didn’t vote
  • Democrats9 yes · 49 no · 27 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 amend H. R. 201 (11 stat. 81, app…: House Vote, Aug 9, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-407/to-amend-h-r-201-11-stat-81-app (accessed 2026-10-17).