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House roll call 139 · 34th Congress · Feb 25, 1856

To pass a resolution providing that the committee on elections, foreign affairs, judiciary, territories, commerce, post office and post roads, public lands, are

On Feb 25, 1856, the House voted 74–53. Result: passed. By party: Others 65–15, Democrats 9–38. 9 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
74
No
53
Did not vote
111
Date
Feb 25, 1856

By party

  • Others65 yes · 15 no · 72 didn’t vote
  • Democrats9 yes · 38 no · 38 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 pass a resolution providing that the…: House Vote, Feb 25, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-139/to-pass-a-resolution-providing-that-the-committee-on (accessed 2026-10-17).

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