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House roll call 82 · 34th Congress · Jan 29, 1856

To table a resolution providing that names be inserted on blanks, each name to be used only once, except agreed to be special vote, and the person receiving the

On Jan 29, 1856, the House voted 153–49. Result: passed. By party: Others 88–44, Democrats 65–5. 5 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
153
No
49
Did not vote
36
Date
Jan 29, 1856

By party

  • Others88 yes · 44 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Democrats65 yes · 5 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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Capitol Receipts, “To table a resolution providing that names…: House Vote, Jan 29, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-82/to-table-a-resolution-providing-that-names-be-inserted (accessed 2026-10-14).

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