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House roll call 133 · 34th Congress · Feb 20, 1856

To reconsider the vote by which the house agreed to pass a resolution on the kansas contested election case.

On Feb 20, 1856, the House voted 75–67. Result: passed. By party: Others 21–64, Democrats 54–3. 3 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
75
No
67
Did not vote
96
Date
Feb 20, 1856

By party

  • Others21 yes · 64 no · 67 didn’t vote
  • Democrats54 yes · 3 no · 28 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 reconsider the vote by which the house…: House Vote, Feb 20, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-133/to-reconsider-the-vote-by-which-the-house-agreed (accessed 2026-10-17).

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