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House roll call 119 · 34th Congress · Feb 7, 1856

To adjourn, during debate on the election of a public printer. (p.386-2)

On Feb 7, 1856, the House voted 87–82. Result: passed. By party: Others 86–25, Democrats 1–57. 1 member voted against their own party.

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

Yes
87
No
82
Did not vote
69
Date
Feb 7, 1856

By party

  • Others86 yes · 25 no · 41 didn’t vote
  • Democrats1 yes · 57 no · 27 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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