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House roll call 86 · 34th Congress · Jan 30, 1856

To adopt the plurality resolution. (p.321)

On Jan 30, 1856, the House voted 106–110. Result: failed. By party: Others 97–44, Democrats 9–66. 9 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
106
No
110
Did not vote
22
Date
Jan 30, 1856

By party

  • Others97 yes · 44 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Democrats9 yes · 66 no · 10 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 adopt the plurality resolution. (p.321): House Vote, Jan 30, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-86/to-adopt-the-plurality-resolution-p-321 (accessed 2026-10-14).

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