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House roll call 214 · 34th Congress · Apr 28, 1856

To postpone consideration of S. 5. (p.1046-2; p.1047-1)

On Apr 28, 1856, the House voted 40–117 (S 5). Result: failed. By party: Others 36–62, Democrats 4–55. 4 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
40
No
117
Did not vote
81
Date
Apr 28, 1856

By party

  • Others36 yes · 62 no · 54 didn’t vote
  • Democrats4 yes · 55 no · 26 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 postpone consideration of S. 5…: House Vote, Apr 28, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-214/to-postpone-consideration-of-s-5-p-1046-2 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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