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House roll call 124 · 34th Congress · Feb 13, 1856

To proceed to the election, vica voce of a chaplain for the house. (p.410-3)

On Feb 13, 1856, the House voted 101–57. Result: passed. By party: Others 86–21, Democrats 15–36. 15 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
101
No
57
Did not vote
80
Date
Feb 13, 1856

By party

  • Others86 yes · 21 no · 45 didn’t vote
  • Democrats15 yes · 36 no · 34 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 proceed to the election, vica voce of a…: House Vote, Feb 13, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-124/to-proceed-to-the-election-vica-voce-of-a (accessed 2026-10-17).