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House roll call 156 · 34th Congress · Mar 26, 1856

To refer S. 6 (11 stat. 2, app. 3/28/1856), which provides that if the use of the penitentiary shall be refused in any state, it shall be the duty of the marsha

On Mar 26, 1856, the House voted 70–84 (S 6). Result: failed. By party: Others 25–71, Democrats 45–13. 13 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
70
No
84
Did not vote
84
Date
Mar 26, 1856

By party

  • Others25 yes · 71 no · 56 didn’t vote
  • Democrats45 yes · 13 no · 27 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 refer S. 6 (11 stat. 2, app. 3/28/1856)…: House Vote, Mar 26, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-156/to-refer-s-6-11-stat-2-app-3 (accessed 2026-10-16).

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