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House roll call 132 · 34th Congress · Feb 20, 1856

To table the motion to reconsider the vote by which the house agreed to pass the kansas contested election case. (p.476)

On Feb 20, 1856, the House voted 67–73. Result: failed. By party: Others 64–19, Democrats 3–54. 3 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
67
No
73
Did not vote
98
Date
Feb 20, 1856

By party

  • Others64 yes · 19 no · 69 didn’t vote
  • Democrats3 yes · 54 no · 28 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 table the motion to reconsider the vote…: House Vote, Feb 20, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-132/to-table-the-motion-to-reconsider-the-vote-by (accessed 2026-10-17).