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House roll call 291 · 34th Congress · Jun 20, 1856

To table the resolution to amend the journal. (p.1379-2; p.1427-2,3)

On Jun 20, 1856, the House voted 89–38. Result: passed. By party: Others 77–12, Democrats 12–26. 12 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
89
No
38
Did not vote
111
Date
Jun 20, 1856

By party

  • Others77 yes · 12 no · 63 didn’t vote
  • Democrats12 yes · 26 no · 47 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 table the resolution to amend the…: House Vote, Jun 20, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-291/to-table-the-resolution-to-amend-the-journal-p (accessed 2026-10-17).

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