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House roll call 441 · 34th Congress · Aug 16, 1856

To appoint a committee of conference on H. R. 153, making appropriations for the support of the army for the 1857 fiscal year, with instructions to recede from

On Aug 16, 1856, the House voted 98–98 (HR 153). Result: failed. By party: Others 33–94, Democrats 65–4. 4 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
98
No
98
Did not vote
42
Date
Aug 16, 1856

By party

  • Others33 yes · 94 no · 25 didn’t vote
  • Democrats65 yes · 4 no · 16 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 appoint a committee of conference on H…: House Vote, Aug 16, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-441/to-appoint-a-committee-of-conference-on-h-r (accessed 2026-10-17).