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House roll call 22 · 34th Congress · Dec 31, 1855

To hear President's message read. (p.121-3)

On Dec 31, 1855, the House voted 87–126. Result: failed. By party: Others 19–123, Democrats 68–3. 3 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
87
No
126
Did not vote
25
Date
Dec 31, 1855

By party

  • Others19 yes · 123 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Democrats68 yes · 3 no · 14 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 hear President's message read. (p.121-3): House Vote, Dec 31, 1855,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-22/to-hear-presidents-message-read-p-121-3 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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