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House roll call 228 · 34th Congress · May 6, 1856

To proceed to the consideration of business upon the speaker's table, during debate on H. R. 56. (p.1128-1,2)

On May 6, 1856, the House voted 33–98 (HR 56). Result: failed. By party: Others 8–84, Democrats 25–14. 14 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
33
No
98
Did not vote
107
Date
May 6, 1856

By party

  • Others8 yes · 84 no · 60 didn’t vote
  • Democrats25 yes · 14 no · 46 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 proceed to the consideration of business…: House Vote, May 6, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-228/to-proceed-to-the-consideration-of-business-upon-the (accessed 2026-10-17).

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