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House roll call 189 · 34th Congress · Apr 14, 1856

To suspend the rules in order to consider a resolution instructing the committee on the judiciary to inquire into the propriety of the enactment by Congress of

On Apr 14, 1856, the House voted 85–56. Result: passed. By party: Others 82–14, Democrats 3–42. 3 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
85
No
56
Did not vote
97
Date
Apr 14, 1856

By party

  • Others82 yes · 14 no · 56 didn’t vote
  • Democrats3 yes · 42 no · 40 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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