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House roll call 547 · 34th Congress · Dec 20, 1856

To pass H. R. 298 relating to claims of the owner and crew of the fishing schooner florrilla. (p.173-1)

On Dec 20, 1856, the House voted 93–57 (HR 298). Result: passed. By party: Others 82–21, Democrats 10–36, Republicans 1–0. 10 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
93
No
57
Did not vote
88
Date
Dec 20, 1856

By party

  • Others82 yes · 21 no · 49 didn’t vote
  • Democrats10 yes · 36 no · 39 didn’t vote
  • Republicans1 yes · 0 no

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. 298 relating to claims of the…: House Vote, Dec 20, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-547/to-pass-h-r-298-relating-to-claims-of (accessed 2026-10-17).