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House roll call 88 · 34th Congress · Jan 31, 1856

To table the plurality resolution. (p.328-2)

On Jan 31, 1856, the House voted 107–108. Result: failed. By party: Others 42–98, Democrats 65–10. 10 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
107
No
108
Did not vote
23
Date
Jan 31, 1856

By party

  • Others42 yes · 98 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Democrats65 yes · 10 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 table the plurality resolution. (p.328-2): House Vote, Jan 31, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-88/to-table-the-plurality-resolution-p-328-2 (accessed 2026-10-14).

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