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House roll call 267 · 34th Congress · May 23, 1856

To call the roll. (p.1291-3)

On May 23, 1856, the House voted 62–95. Result: failed. By party: Others 20–87, Democrats 42–8. 8 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
62
No
95
Did not vote
81
Date
May 23, 1856

By party

  • Others20 yes · 87 no · 45 didn’t vote
  • Democrats42 yes · 8 no · 35 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 call the roll. (p.1291-3): House Vote, May 23, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-267/to-call-the-roll-p-1291-3 (accessed 2026-10-16).

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