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House roll call 254 · 34th Congress · May 19, 1856

To suspend the rules in order to consider a resolution providing that a committee of five members be appointed with stipulated powers to inquire into the cost o

On May 19, 1856, the House voted 40–84. Result: failed. By party: Others 39–34, Democrats 1–50. 1 member voted against their own party.

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

Yes
40
No
84
Did not vote
114
Date
May 19, 1856

By party

  • Others39 yes · 34 no · 79 didn’t vote
  • Democrats1 yes · 50 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 suspend the rules in order to consider a…: House Vote, May 19, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-254/to-suspend-the-rules-in-order-to-consider-a (accessed 2026-10-16).

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