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House roll call 142 · 34th Congress · Feb 27, 1856

To table motion to refer to the court of claims the petition of charles wilkes and others, owners of real estate on north capital street, for damages occasioned

On Feb 27, 1856, the House voted 56–82. Result: failed. By party: Others 13–74, Democrats 43–8. 8 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
56
No
82
Did not vote
100
Date
Feb 27, 1856

By party

  • Others13 yes · 74 no · 65 didn’t vote
  • Democrats43 yes · 8 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 table motion to refer to the court of…: House Vote, Feb 27, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-142/to-table-motion-to-refer-to-the-court-of (accessed 2026-10-17).