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House roll call 71 · 34th Congress · Jan 25, 1856

To order a call of the house. (p.298-3)

On Jan 25, 1856, the House voted 58–134. Result: failed. By party: Others 21–105, Democrats 37–29. 29 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
58
No
134
Did not vote
46
Date
Jan 25, 1856

By party

  • Others21 yes · 105 no · 26 didn’t vote
  • Democrats37 yes · 29 no · 19 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. (p.298-3): House Vote, Jan 25, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-71/to-order-a-call-of-the-house-p-298 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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