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House roll call 125 · 34th Congress · Feb 14, 1856

To refer President's message relative to the state of affairs in the territory of kansas to the committee of the whole. (p.431-3)

On Feb 14, 1856, the House voted 86–83. Result: passed. By party: Others 28–81, Democrats 58–2. 2 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
86
No
83
Did not vote
69
Date
Feb 14, 1856

By party

  • Others28 yes · 81 no · 43 didn’t vote
  • Democrats58 yes · 2 no · 25 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 refer President's message relative to the…: House Vote, Feb 14…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-125/to-refer-presidents-message-relative-to-the-state-of (accessed 2026-10-17).