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House roll call 253 · 34th Congress · May 19, 1856

To suspend the rules and consider a resolution providing that the committee on the whole be discharged from the further consideration of H. R. 155, a bill for t

On May 19, 1856, the House voted 61–57 (HR 155). Result: passed. By party: Others 53–21, Democrats 8–36. 8 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
61
No
57
Did not vote
120
Date
May 19, 1856

By party

  • Others53 yes · 21 no · 78 didn’t vote
  • Democrats8 yes · 36 no · 41 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 suspend the rules and consider a…: House Vote, May 19, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-253/to-suspend-the-rules-and-consider-a-resolution-providing (accessed 2026-10-15).

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