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House roll call 494 · 34th Congress · Aug 30, 1856

To pass H. R. 579 (11 stat. 147, app. 8/30/1856), a bill making appropriations for the support of the army for fiscal 1857. As passed, the bill contained a pro

On Aug 30, 1856, the House voted 99–77 (HR 579). Result: passed. By party: Others 93–23, Democrats 6–54. 6 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
99
No
77
Did not vote
62
Date
Aug 30, 1856

By party

  • Others93 yes · 23 no · 36 didn’t vote
  • Democrats6 yes · 54 no · 25 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 H. R. 579 (11 stat. 147, app…: House Vote, Aug 30, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-494/to-pass-h-r-579-11-stat-147-app (accessed 2026-10-17).