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House roll call 45 · 34th Congress · Jan 9, 1856

To adjourn until 12 o'clock next friday. (p.196-2)

On Jan 9, 1856, the House voted 73–105. Result: failed. By party: Others 32–85, Democrats 41–20. 20 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
73
No
105
Did not vote
60
Date
Jan 9, 1856

By party

  • Others32 yes · 85 no · 35 didn’t vote
  • Democrats41 yes · 20 no · 24 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 adjourn until 12 o'clock next friday…: House Vote, Jan 9, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-45/to-adjourn-until-12-oclock-next-friday-p-196 (accessed 2026-10-16).

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