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House roll call 59 · 34th Congress · Jan 21, 1856

To order a call of the house.

On Jan 21, 1856, the House voted 77–109. Result: failed. By party: Others 29–95, Democrats 48–14. 14 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
77
No
109
Did not vote
52
Date
Jan 21, 1856

By party

  • Others29 yes · 95 no · 28 didn’t vote
  • Democrats48 yes · 14 no · 23 didn’t vote

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 order a call of the house.: House Vote, Jan 21, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-59/to-order-a-call-of-the-house (accessed 2026-10-17).

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