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House roll call 474 · 34th Congress · Aug 25, 1856

To suspend rules in order to consider resolution to arrest and bring to the bar all members absent from this city, to telegraph a copy of said resolution to eac

On Aug 25, 1856, the House voted 87–99. Result: failed. By party: Others 24–95, Democrats 63–4. 4 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
87
No
99
Did not vote
52
Date
Aug 25, 1856

By party

  • Others24 yes · 95 no · 33 didn’t vote
  • Democrats63 yes · 4 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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