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House roll call 193 · 34th Congress · Apr 16, 1856

To refer H. J. RES. 11 to the committee of the whole on the state of the union. (p.935-1)

On Apr 16, 1856, the House voted 65–70 (HJR 11). Result: failed. By party: Others 24–64, Democrats 41–6. 6 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
65
No
70
Did not vote
103
Date
Apr 16, 1856

By party

  • Others24 yes · 64 no · 64 didn’t vote
  • Democrats41 yes · 6 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 refer H. J. RES. 11 to the committee of…: House Vote, Apr 16, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-193/to-refer-h-j-res-11-to-the-committee (accessed 2026-10-17).

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