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House roll call 213 · 34th Congress · Apr 28, 1856

To decide if decision of chair shall stand in ruling that S. 5 shall not necessarily be referred to the committee of the whole on the state of the union.

On Apr 28, 1856, the House voted 81–73 (S 5). Result: passed. By party: Others 75–23, Democrats 6–50. 6 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
81
No
73
Did not vote
84
Date
Apr 28, 1856

By party

  • Others75 yes · 23 no · 54 didn’t vote
  • Democrats6 yes · 50 no · 29 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 decide if decision of chair shall stand…: House Vote, Apr 28, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-213/to-decide-if-decision-of-chair-shall-stand-in (accessed 2026-10-17).

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