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House roll call 427 · 34th Congress · Aug 15, 1856

To suspend rules in order to report from the committee on foreign affairs H. R. 549 (11 stat. 52, app. 8/18/1856), a bill to regulate the diplomatic and consula

On Aug 15, 1856, the House voted 119–42. Result: passed. By party: Others 85–22, Democrats 34–20. 20 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
119
No
42
Did not vote
77
Date
Aug 15, 1856

By party

  • Others85 yes · 22 no · 45 didn’t vote
  • Democrats34 yes · 20 no · 31 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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