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House roll call 123 · 34th Congress · Feb 12, 1856

To adjourn, during debate on the election of a public printer. (p.397-2)

On Feb 12, 1856, the House voted 80–76. Result: passed. By party: Others 76–30, Democrats 4–46. 4 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
80
No
76
Did not vote
82
Date
Feb 12, 1856

By party

  • Others76 yes · 30 no · 46 didn’t vote
  • Democrats4 yes · 46 no · 35 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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