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House roll call 340 · 34th Congress · Jul 18, 1856

To table the motion to reconsider the vote by which the house refused to adopt a resolution providing that william archer was elected and is entitled to a seat

On Jul 18, 1856, the House voted 90–90. Result: failed. By party: Others 26–87, Democrats 64–3. 3 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
90
No
90
Did not vote
58
Date
Jul 18, 1856

By party

  • Others26 yes · 87 no · 39 didn’t vote
  • Democrats64 yes · 3 no · 18 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 the motion to reconsider the vote…: House Vote, Jul 18, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-340/to-table-the-motion-to-reconsider-the-vote-by (accessed 2026-10-17).

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