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House roll call 136 · 34th Congress · Feb 21, 1856

To table motion to reconsider the vote by which the house agreed to postpone the election of a chaplain. (p.484-2)

On Feb 21, 1856, the House voted 66–61. Result: passed. By party: Others 57–16, Democrats 9–45. 9 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
66
No
61
Did not vote
111
Date
Feb 21, 1856

By party

  • Others57 yes · 16 no · 79 didn’t vote
  • Democrats9 yes · 45 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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