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House roll call 526 · 34th Congress · Dec 5, 1856

To order a call of the house. (p.39-3)

On Dec 5, 1856, the House voted 100–99. Result: passed. By party: Others 32–94, Democrats 68–4, Republicans 0–1. 4 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
100
No
99
Did not vote
39
Date
Dec 5, 1856

By party

  • Others32 yes · 94 no · 26 didn’t vote
  • Democrats68 yes · 4 no · 13 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 order a call of the house. (p.39-3): House Vote, Dec 5, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-526/to-order-a-call-of-the-house-p-39 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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