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House roll call 121 · 34th Congress · Feb 11, 1856

To adjourn, during debate on the election of a public printer to the house. (p.391-1)

On Feb 11, 1856, the House voted 71–87. Result: failed. By party: Others 70–35, Democrats 1–52. 1 member voted against their own party.

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

Yes
71
No
87
Did not vote
80
Date
Feb 11, 1856

By party

  • Others70 yes · 35 no · 47 didn’t vote
  • Democrats1 yes · 52 no · 32 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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