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House roll call 77 · 34th Congress · Jan 26, 1856

To table resolution concerning the agitation of the slavery question.

On Jan 26, 1856, the House voted 92–109. Result: failed. By party: Others 90–42, Democrats 2–67. 2 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
92
No
109
Did not vote
37
Date
Jan 26, 1856

By party

  • Others90 yes · 42 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Democrats2 yes · 67 no · 16 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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