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House roll call 243 · 34th Congress · May 14, 1856

To suspend rules and go into committee of the whole. Journal only notes a motion to go into committee of the whole. (p.1222-2,3)

On May 14, 1856, the House voted 63–84 (HR 322). Result: failed. By party: Others 53–42, Democrats 10–42. 10 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
63
No
84
Did not vote
91
Date
May 14, 1856

By party

  • Others53 yes · 42 no · 57 didn’t vote
  • Democrats10 yes · 42 no · 33 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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