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House roll call 128 · 34th Congress · Feb 18, 1856

To suspend the rules and take up S.RES. 2, for the relief of the suffering poor of the cities of washington and georgetown. (p.445-1)

On Feb 18, 1856, the House voted 77–57. Result: passed. By party: Others 74–10, Democrats 3–47. 3 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
77
No
57
Did not vote
104
Date
Feb 18, 1856

By party

  • Others74 yes · 10 no · 68 didn’t vote
  • Democrats3 yes · 47 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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Capitol Receipts, “To suspend the rules and take up S.RES. 2…: House Vote, Feb 18, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-128/to-suspend-the-rules-and-take-up-s-res (accessed 2026-10-17).