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House roll call 233 · 34th Congress · May 10, 1856

To dispense with further proceedings under the call of of the house. (p. 1184-2)

On May 10, 1856, the House voted 85–54. Result: passed. By party: Others 56–32, Democrats 29–22. 22 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
85
No
54
Did not vote
99
Date
May 10, 1856

By party

  • Others56 yes · 32 no · 64 didn’t vote
  • Democrats29 yes · 22 no · 34 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 dispense with further proceedings under…: House Vote, May 10, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-233/to-dispense-with-further-proceedings-under-the-call-of (accessed 2026-10-17).

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