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House roll call 553 · 34th Congress · Dec 22, 1856

To suspend the rules and consider a resolution providing that the committee of the whole on the state of the union be discharged from the further consideration

On Dec 22, 1856, the House voted 89–92. Result: failed. By party: Others 87–33, Democrats 1–59, Republicans 1–0. 1 member voted against their own party.

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

Yes
89
No
92
Did not vote
57
Date
Dec 22, 1856

By party

  • Others87 yes · 33 no · 32 didn’t vote
  • Democrats1 yes · 59 no · 25 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 the rules and consider a…: House Vote, Dec 22, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-553/to-suspend-the-rules-and-consider-a-resolution-providing (accessed 2026-10-16).

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