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House roll call 33 · 34th Congress · Jan 7, 1856

To adjourn until wednesday next instead of thursday. (p.170-2)

On Jan 7, 1856, the House voted 122–67. Result: passed. By party: Others 57–63, Democrats 65–4. 4 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
122
No
67
Did not vote
49
Date
Jan 7, 1856

By party

  • Others57 yes · 63 no · 32 didn’t vote
  • Democrats65 yes · 4 no · 16 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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