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House roll call 533 · 34th Congress · Dec 9, 1856

To refer the question of seating john whitfield of kansas to the committee on elections. (p.69-1)

On Dec 9, 1856, the House voted 106–113. Result: failed. By party: Others 101–39, Democrats 4–74, Republicans 1–0. 4 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
106
No
113
Did not vote
19
Date
Dec 9, 1856

By party

  • Others101 yes · 39 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Democrats4 yes · 74 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Republicans1 yes · 0 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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