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House roll call 364 · 34th Congress · Jul 26, 1856

That the house resolve itself into the committee of the whole in order to take up business on the private calendar. (p.1779-3)

On Jul 26, 1856, the House voted 99–51. Result: passed. By party: Others 84–22, Democrats 15–29. 15 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
99
No
51
Did not vote
88
Date
Jul 26, 1856

By party

  • Others84 yes · 22 no · 46 didn’t vote
  • Democrats15 yes · 29 no · 41 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, “That the house resolve itself into the…: House Vote, Jul 26, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-364/that-the-house-resolve-itself-into-the-committee-of (accessed 2026-10-17).

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