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House roll call 501 · 34th Congress · Dec 1, 1856

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

On Dec 1, 1856, the House voted 94–108. Result: failed. By party: Others 29–102, Democrats 65–5, Republicans 0–1. 5 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
94
No
108
Did not vote
36
Date
Dec 1, 1856

By party

  • Others29 yes · 102 no · 21 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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