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House roll call 496 · 34th Congress · Aug 30, 1856

To concur in the amendment to S. 579, making appropriations for support of the army for the 1857 fiscal year, which amendment eliminates the proviso that no mil

On Aug 30, 1856, the House voted 101–98 (S 579). Result: passed. By party: Others 30–94, Democrats 71–4. 4 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
101
No
98
Did not vote
39
Date
Aug 30, 1856

By party

  • Others30 yes · 94 no · 28 didn’t vote
  • Democrats71 yes · 4 no · 10 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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