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House roll call 247 · 34th Congress · May 15, 1856

To reconsider motion to read for the third time S.125 (11 stat. 15, app. 5/16/1856), defining the duties of commissioners of elections of the city of washington

On May 15, 1856, the House voted 82–79 (S 125). Result: passed. By party: Others 82–22, Democrats 0–57.

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

Yes
82
No
79
Did not vote
77
Date
May 15, 1856

By party

  • Others82 yes · 22 no · 48 didn’t vote
  • Democrats0 yes · 57 no · 28 didn’t vote

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

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Capitol Receipts, “To reconsider motion to read for the third…: House Vote, May 15, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-247/to-reconsider-motion-to-read-for-the-third-time (accessed 2026-10-15).

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