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House roll call 499 · 34th Congress · Dec 1, 1856

To seat john w. Whitfield as a delegate from kansas. (p.6-1)

On Dec 1, 1856, the House voted 97–104. Result: failed. By party: Others 33–100, Democrats 65–5, Republicans 0–1. 5 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
97
No
104
Did not vote
34
Date
Dec 1, 1856

By party

  • Others33 yes · 100 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Democrats65 yes · 5 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Republicans0 yes · 1 no

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 seat john w. Whitfield as a delegate from…: House Vote, Dec 1, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-499/to-seat-john-w-whitfield-as-a-delegate-from (accessed 2026-10-16).

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