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House roll call 134 · 34th Congress · Feb 20, 1856

To postpone indefinitely the election of a chaplain. No quorum voted, but in consequence of an error in counting the votes, the motion was declared to be carri

On Feb 20, 1856, the House voted 57–58. Result: failed. By party: Others 22–49, Democrats 35–9. 9 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
57
No
58
Did not vote
123
Date
Feb 20, 1856

By party

  • Others22 yes · 49 no · 81 didn’t vote
  • Democrats35 yes · 9 no · 41 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 postpone indefinitely the election of a…: House Vote, Feb 20, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-134/to-postpone-indefinitely-the-election-of-a-chaplain-no (accessed 2026-10-17).