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House roll call 50 · 34th Congress · Jan 11, 1856

To pass a resolution relating to the statement of political opinion by candidates. (p.213, 216)

On Jan 11, 1856, the House voted 154–39. Result: passed. By party: Others 83–37, Democrats 71–2. 2 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
154
No
39
Did not vote
45
Date
Jan 11, 1856

By party

  • Others83 yes · 37 no · 32 didn’t vote
  • Democrats71 yes · 2 no · 12 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 pass a resolution relating to the…: House Vote, Jan 11, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-50/to-pass-a-resolution-relating-to-the-statement-of (accessed 2026-10-15).

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