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House roll call 539 · 34th Congress · Dec 15, 1856

To table resolution on slave trade. (p.123-1, 124-2)

On Dec 15, 1856, the House voted 71–137. Result: failed. By party: Others 11–124, Democrats 60–12, Republicans 0–1. 12 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
71
No
137
Did not vote
30
Date
Dec 15, 1856

By party

  • Others11 yes · 124 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Democrats60 yes · 12 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 table resolution on slave trade…: House Vote, Dec 15, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-539/to-table-resolution-on-slave-trade-p-123-1 (accessed 2026-10-16).

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