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House roll call 268 · 34th Congress · May 23, 1856

To put the main question on a resolution relating to the assault on senator sumner. (p.1292-2-3; 1289-3)

On May 23, 1856, the House voted 87–72. Result: passed. By party: Others 82–20, Democrats 5–52. 5 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
87
No
72
Did not vote
79
Date
May 23, 1856

By party

  • Others82 yes · 20 no · 50 didn’t vote
  • Democrats5 yes · 52 no · 28 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 put the main question on a resolution…: House Vote, May 23, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-268/to-put-the-main-question-on-a-resolution-relating (accessed 2026-10-14).

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