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House roll call 62 · 34th Congress · Jan 21, 1856

To table resolution and amendments that names be inserted on blanks, but each name only to be used once, except agreed to by special vote, and person receiving

On Jan 21, 1856, the House voted 146–44. Result: passed. By party: Others 87–38, Democrats 59–6. 6 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
146
No
44
Did not vote
48
Date
Jan 21, 1856

By party

  • Others87 yes · 38 no · 27 didn’t vote
  • Democrats59 yes · 6 no · 20 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 table resolution and amendments that…: House Vote, Jan 21, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-62/to-table-resolution-and-amendments-that-names-be-inserted (accessed 2026-10-15).

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