1. Home
  2. Votes
  3. House vote 541 (34th Congress)

House roll call 541 · 34th Congress · Dec 15, 1856

To suspend rules in order to consider a resolution that it is inexpedient, unwise, and contrary to the settled policy of the United States to repeal the laws PR

On Dec 15, 1856, the House voted 181–10. Result: passed. By party: Others 123–2, Democrats 58–8, Republicans 1–0. 8 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
181
No
10
Did not vote
46
Date
Dec 15, 1856

By party

  • Others123 yes · 2 no · 27 didn’t vote
  • Democrats58 yes · 8 no · 19 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.

Cite or embed this page

Capitol Receipts, “To suspend rules in order to consider a…: House Vote, Dec 15, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-541/to-suspend-rules-in-order-to-consider-a-resolution (accessed 2026-10-15).

Open the interactive version ›