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House roll call 558 · 34th Congress · Dec 26, 1856

To table a motion to reconsider the vote by which the house refused to pass H. R. 283, a bill for the relief of evelina porter. (p.204-2)

On Dec 26, 1856, the House voted 66–81 (HR 283). Result: failed. By party: Others 34–62, Democrats 32–18, Republicans 0–1. 18 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
66
No
81
Did not vote
91
Date
Dec 26, 1856

By party

  • Others34 yes · 62 no · 56 didn’t vote
  • Democrats32 yes · 18 no · 35 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 a motion to reconsider the vote by…: House Vote, Dec 26, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-558/to-table-a-motion-to-reconsider-the-vote-by (accessed 2026-10-16).

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