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House roll call 48 · 34th Congress · Jan 11, 1856

To table a resolution that a candidate for a political position state his political opinions especially when interrogated by the body of electors whose votes he

On Jan 11, 1856, the House voted 47–161. Result: failed. By party: Others 46–88, Democrats 1–73. 1 member voted against their own party.

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

Yes
47
No
161
Did not vote
30
Date
Jan 11, 1856

By party

  • Others46 yes · 88 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Democrats1 yes · 73 no · 11 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 that a candidate for a…: House Vote, Jan 11…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-48/to-table-a-resolution-that-a-candidate-for-a (accessed 2026-10-14).

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