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House roll call 532 · 34th Congress · Dec 9, 1856

To reconsider the vote by which the house refused to seat john whitfield of kansas. (p.68-3)

On Dec 9, 1856, the House voted 111–108. Result: passed. By party: Others 37–103, Democrats 74–4, Republicans 0–1. 4 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
111
No
108
Did not vote
19
Date
Dec 9, 1856

By party

  • Others37 yes · 103 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Democrats74 yes · 4 no · 7 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 reconsider the vote by which the house…: House Vote, Dec 9, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-532/to-reconsider-the-vote-by-which-the-house-refused (accessed 2026-10-17).

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