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House roll call 549 · 34th Congress · Dec 22, 1856

To suspend rules to consider resolution to proceed to the choice of a chaplain. (p.177-2,3)

On Dec 22, 1856, the House voted 152–50. Result: passed. By party: Others 122–14, Democrats 29–36, Republicans 1–0. 29 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
152
No
50
Did not vote
36
Date
Dec 22, 1856

By party

  • Others122 yes · 14 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Democrats29 yes · 36 no · 20 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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Capitol Receipts, “To suspend rules to consider resolution to…: House Vote, Dec 22, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-549/to-suspend-rules-to-consider-resolution-to-proceed-to (accessed 2026-10-15).

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