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House roll call 344 · 34th Congress · Jul 21, 1856

To suspend rules to enable a member to move that the committee of the whole on the state of the union be discharged from further consideration of H. R. 120, a b

On Jul 21, 1856, the House voted 72–86 (HR 120). Result: failed. By party: Others 68–40, Democrats 4–46. 4 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
72
No
86
Did not vote
80
Date
Jul 21, 1856

By party

  • Others68 yes · 40 no · 44 didn’t vote
  • Democrats4 yes · 46 no · 35 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 suspend rules to enable a member to move…: House Vote, Jul 21, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-344/to-suspend-rules-to-enable-a-member-to-move (accessed 2026-10-17).

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