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House roll call 478 · 34th Congress · Aug 27, 1856

To pass a resolution to adjourn Congress sine die on thursday next, at 3:00 p.m., the Senate concurring. (p.55-2)

On Aug 27, 1856, the House voted 110–76. Result: passed. By party: Others 80–38, Democrats 31–39. 31 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
110
No
76
Did not vote
50
Date
Aug 27, 1856

By party

  • Others80 yes · 38 no · 34 didn’t vote
  • Democrats31 yes · 39 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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Capitol Receipts, “To pass a resolution to adjourn Congress…: House Vote, Aug 27, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-478/to-pass-a-resolution-to-adjourn-congress-sine-die (accessed 2026-10-17).