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House roll call 192 · 34th Congress · Apr 16, 1856

To resolve house into the committee of the whole inorder to take up H. J. RES. 11, recognizing DR. Elisha kane's service in the arctic expedition.

On Apr 16, 1856, the House voted 70–73 (HJR 11). Result: failed. By party: Others 25–67, Democrats 45–6. 6 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
70
No
73
Did not vote
95
Date
Apr 16, 1856

By party

  • Others25 yes · 67 no · 60 didn’t vote
  • Democrats45 yes · 6 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 resolve house into the committee of the…: House Vote, Apr 16, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-192/to-resolve-house-into-the-committee-of-the-whole (accessed 2026-10-17).