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House roll call 486 · 34th Congress · Aug 28, 1856

To table motion to reconsider the vote rejecting a motion that when the house adjourns today, to be to meet on monday next. (p.68-2)

On Aug 28, 1856, the House voted 114–44. Result: passed. By party: Others 67–35, Democrats 47–9. 9 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
114
No
44
Did not vote
80
Date
Aug 28, 1856

By party

  • Others67 yes · 35 no · 50 didn’t vote
  • Democrats47 yes · 9 no · 29 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 motion to reconsider the vote…: House Vote, Aug 28, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-486/to-table-motion-to-reconsider-the-vote-rejecting-a (accessed 2026-10-17).

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