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House roll call 100 · 34th Congress · Feb 2, 1856

To pass the plurality resolution. (p.335-3)

On Feb 2, 1856, the House voted 113–104. Result: passed. By party: Others 101–40, Democrats 12–64. 12 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
113
No
104
Did not vote
21
Date
Feb 2, 1856

By party

  • Others101 yes · 40 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Democrats12 yes · 64 no · 9 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 pass the plurality resolution. (p.335-3): House Vote, Feb 2, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-100/to-pass-the-plurality-resolution-p-335-3 (accessed 2026-10-17).