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House roll call 459 · 34th Congress · Aug 22, 1856

To table a motion to reconsider the vote on a Senate amendment to H. R. 578, which amendment strikes a proviso stating that no part of the military force shall

On Aug 22, 1856, the House voted 97–95 (HR 578). Result: passed. By party: Others 92–29, Democrats 5–66. 5 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
97
No
95
Did not vote
46
Date
Aug 22, 1856

By party

  • Others92 yes · 29 no · 31 didn’t vote
  • Democrats5 yes · 66 no · 14 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 table a motion to reconsider the vote on…: House Vote, Aug 22, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-459/to-table-a-motion-to-reconsider-the-vote-on (accessed 2026-10-17).