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House roll call 231 · 34th Congress · May 9, 1856

To adjourn until next monday, during debate on the new mexico contested election case. (p.1183-3)

On May 9, 1856, the House voted 58–48. Result: passed. By party: Others 41–32, Democrats 17–16. 16 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
58
No
48
Did not vote
132
Date
May 9, 1856

By party

  • Others41 yes · 32 no · 79 didn’t vote
  • Democrats17 yes · 16 no · 52 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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