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House roll call 461 · 34th Congress · Aug 22, 1856

To insist upon the disagreement of the house to the Senate amendment to H. R. 578, which amendment strikes a proviso forbidding use of military force to enforce

On Aug 22, 1856, the House voted 94–97 (HR 578). Result: failed. By party: Others 91–30, Democrats 3–67. 3 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
94
No
97
Did not vote
47
Date
Aug 22, 1856

By party

  • Others91 yes · 30 no · 31 didn’t vote
  • Democrats3 yes · 67 no · 15 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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