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House roll call 225 · 34th Congress · May 5, 1856

To adjourn until tomorrow at 12 o'clock.

On May 5, 1856, the House voted 65–62. Result: passed. By party: Others 39–48, Democrats 26–14. 14 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
65
No
62
Did not vote
111
Date
May 5, 1856

By party

  • Others39 yes · 48 no · 65 didn’t vote
  • Democrats26 yes · 14 no · 45 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 adjourn until tomorrow at 12 o'clock.: House Vote, May 5, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-225/to-adjourn-until-tomorrow-at-12-oclock (accessed 2026-10-16).

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