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House roll call 338 · 34th Congress · Jul 18, 1856

To pass a resolution that james allen was not elected and is not entitled to a seat in the house from illinois. (p.16673)

On Jul 18, 1856, the House voted 94–90. Result: passed. By party: Others 93–27, Democrats 2–63. 2 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
94
No
90
Did not vote
53
Date
Jul 18, 1856

By party

  • Others93 yes · 27 no · 32 didn’t vote
  • Democrats2 yes · 63 no · 20 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 pass a resolution that james allen was…: House Vote, Jul 18, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-338/to-pass-a-resolution-that-james-allen-was-not (accessed 2026-10-17).

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