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House roll call 230 · 34th Congress · May 9, 1856

To amend resolution pertaining to contested election in new mexico between meguel oters and jose gallegos, so as to eliminate the words "by counsel" and substit

On May 9, 1856, the House voted 86–62. Result: passed. By party: Others 68–27, Democrats 18–35. 18 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
86
No
62
Did not vote
90
Date
May 9, 1856

By party

  • Others68 yes · 27 no · 57 didn’t vote
  • Democrats18 yes · 35 no · 32 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 amend resolution pertaining to contested…: House Vote, May 9, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-230/to-amend-resolution-pertaining-to-contested-election-in-new (accessed 2026-10-16).

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