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House roll call 188 · 34th Congress · Apr 14, 1856

To set aside rules in order to take up motion providing for adjournment of the present session of july 14, 1856.

On Apr 14, 1856, the House voted 85–57. Result: passed. By party: Others 42–52, Democrats 43–5. 5 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
85
No
57
Did not vote
96
Date
Apr 14, 1856

By party

  • Others42 yes · 52 no · 58 didn’t vote
  • Democrats43 yes · 5 no · 37 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 set aside rules in order to take up…: House Vote, Apr 14, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-188/to-set-aside-rules-in-order-to-take-up (accessed 2026-10-17).