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House roll call 235 · 34th Congress · May 12, 1856

To suspend the rules in order to take S. 125 (11 stat. 15, app. 5/16/1856), a bill defining the duties of commissioners of elections in the city of washington a

On May 12, 1856, the House voted 69–62 (S 125). Result: passed. By party: Others 19–62, Democrats 50–0.

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

Yes
69
No
62
Did not vote
107
Date
May 12, 1856

By party

  • Others19 yes · 62 no · 71 didn’t vote
  • Democrats50 yes · 0 no · 35 didn’t vote

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 suspend the rules in order to take S. 125…: House Vote, May 12…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-235/to-suspend-the-rules-in-order-to-take-s (accessed 2026-10-17).

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