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House roll call 161 · 34th Congress · Mar 27, 1856

To sustain the ruling of the chair holding the motion of MR. Chaffee to reconsider the vote whereby the house seconded the call for the previous question to be

On Mar 27, 1856, the House voted 106–42 (HR 174). Result: passed. By party: Others 94–7, Democrats 12–35. 12 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
106
No
42
Did not vote
90
Date
Mar 27, 1856

By party

  • Others94 yes · 7 no · 51 didn’t vote
  • Democrats12 yes · 35 no · 38 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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