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House roll call 138 · 34th Congress · Feb 25, 1856

To adjourn, during debate on the employment of a clerk by the committee on military affairs. (p.499-1)

On Feb 25, 1856, the House voted 20–109. Result: failed. By party: Others 6–74, Democrats 14–35. 14 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
20
No
109
Did not vote
109
Date
Feb 25, 1856

By party

  • Others6 yes · 74 no · 72 didn’t vote
  • Democrats14 yes · 35 no · 36 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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