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House roll call 147 · 34th Congress · Mar 14, 1856

To adjourn until next monday at 12 o'clock. (p.662-2)

On Mar 14, 1856, the House voted 89–68. Result: passed. By party: Others 31–63, Democrats 58–5. 5 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
89
No
68
Did not vote
81
Date
Mar 14, 1856

By party

  • Others31 yes · 63 no · 58 didn’t vote
  • Democrats58 yes · 5 no · 22 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 adjourn until next monday at 12 o'clock…: House Vote, Mar 14, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-147/to-adjourn-until-next-monday-at-12-oclock-p (accessed 2026-10-17).