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House roll call 126 · 34th Congress · Feb 14, 1856

To table motion to reconsider resolution to transmit copies of the laws of certain territories to the committee of the judiciary. (p.432)

On Feb 14, 1856, the House voted 84–81. Result: passed. By party: Others 32–79, Democrats 52–2. 2 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
84
No
81
Did not vote
73
Date
Feb 14, 1856

By party

  • Others32 yes · 79 no · 41 didn’t vote
  • Democrats52 yes · 2 no · 31 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 table motion to reconsider resolution to…: House Vote, Feb 14, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-126/to-table-motion-to-reconsider-resolution-to-transmit-copies (accessed 2026-10-16).

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