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House roll call 79 · 34th Congress · Jan 26, 1856

To pass the resolution that the repeal of the missouri compromise of 1820, prohibiting slavery north of latitude 3636' was an example of the type of agitation o

On Jan 26, 1856, the House voted 108–93. Result: passed. By party: Others 102–29, Democrats 6–64. 6 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
108
No
93
Did not vote
37
Date
Jan 26, 1856

By party

  • Others102 yes · 29 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Democrats6 yes · 64 no · 15 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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