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House roll call 500 · 34th Congress · Dec 1, 1856

To adjourn during debate on the seating of john whitfield of kansas. (p.6-2)

On Dec 1, 1856, the House voted 92–107. Result: failed. By party: Others 26–102, Democrats 66–4, Republicans 0–1. 4 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
92
No
107
Did not vote
39
Date
Dec 1, 1856

By party

  • Others26 yes · 102 no · 24 didn’t vote
  • Democrats66 yes · 4 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 adjourn during debate on the seating of…: House Vote, Dec 1, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-500/to-adjourn-during-debate-on-the-seating-of-john (accessed 2026-10-17).

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