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House roll call 46 · 34th Congress · Jan 9, 1856

To adjourn until next friday at 12 noon. (p.197-1)

On Jan 9, 1856, the House voted 98–90. Result: passed. By party: Others 41–80, Democrats 57–10. 10 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
98
No
90
Did not vote
50
Date
Jan 9, 1856

By party

  • Others41 yes · 80 no · 31 didn’t vote
  • Democrats57 yes · 10 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 adjourn until next friday at 12 noon…: House Vote, Jan 9, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-46/to-adjourn-until-next-friday-at-12-noon-p (accessed 2026-10-17).

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