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House roll call 557 · 34th Congress · Dec 26, 1856

To pass H. R. 283, relating to the claim of evelina porter, widow of the late commodore porter, of the United States navy. (p.204-1)

On Dec 26, 1856, the House voted 61–88 (HR 283). Result: failed. By party: Others 51–48, Democrats 9–40, Republicans 1–0. 9 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
61
No
88
Did not vote
89
Date
Dec 26, 1856

By party

  • Others51 yes · 48 no · 53 didn’t vote
  • Democrats9 yes · 40 no · 36 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. 283, relating to the claim of…: House Vote, Dec 26, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-557/to-pass-h-r-283-relating-to-the-claim (accessed 2026-10-17).