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House roll call 326 · 34th Congress · Jul 14, 1856

To pass a resolution that preston brooks be expelled from the house. (two-thirds required.) (p.1628-3)

On Jul 14, 1856, the House voted 121–95. Result: passed. By party: Others 113–28, Democrats 9–67. 9 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
121
No
95
Did not vote
21
Date
Jul 14, 1856

By party

  • Others113 yes · 28 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Democrats9 yes · 67 no · 9 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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