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House roll call 321 · 34th Congress · Jul 9, 1856

To amend a house resolution to print 100,000 copies of the majority and minority report of the house committee investigating the sumner assault, by reducing the

On Jul 9, 1856, the House voted 98–89. Result: passed. By party: Others 35–85, Democrats 63–5. 5 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
98
No
89
Did not vote
50
Date
Jul 9, 1856

By party

  • Others35 yes · 85 no · 32 didn’t vote
  • Democrats63 yes · 5 no · 17 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 amend a house resolution to print 100,000…: House Vote, Jul 9, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-321/to-amend-a-house-resolution-to-print-100-000 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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