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House roll call 317 · 34th Congress · Jul 8, 1856

To table an appeal from the chair's decision that due to the suspension of rules for consideration of resolution relating to enlargements of certain custom hous

On Jul 8, 1856, the House voted 120–60 (SJR 17). Result: passed. By party: Others 109–8, Democrats 11–52. 11 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
120
No
60
Did not vote
58
Date
Jul 8, 1856

By party

  • Others109 yes · 8 no · 35 didn’t vote
  • Democrats11 yes · 52 no · 22 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 an appeal from the chair's decision…: House Vote, Jul 8, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-317/to-table-an-appeal-from-the-chairs-decision-that (accessed 2026-10-17).

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