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House roll call 470 · 34th Congress · Aug 23, 1856

To table a resolution directing the committee on the judiciary to study and report the propriety of reorganizing or abolishing the criminal court in the distric

On Aug 23, 1856, the House voted 97–87. Result: passed. By party: Others 33–83, Democrats 64–4. 4 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
97
No
87
Did not vote
54
Date
Aug 23, 1856

By party

  • Others33 yes · 83 no · 36 didn’t vote
  • Democrats64 yes · 4 no · 17 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 a resolution directing the…: House Vote, Aug 23, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-470/to-table-a-resolution-directing-the-committee-on-the (accessed 2026-10-16).

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