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House roll call 208 · 34th Congress · Apr 24, 1856

To order a call of the house. (p.1016-1)

On Apr 24, 1856, the House voted 20–97. Result: failed. By party: Others 16–62, Democrats 4–35. 4 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
20
No
97
Did not vote
121
Date
Apr 24, 1856

By party

  • Others16 yes · 62 no · 74 didn’t vote
  • Democrats4 yes · 35 no · 46 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 order a call of the house. (p.1016-1): House Vote, Apr 24, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-208/to-order-a-call-of-the-house-p-1016 (accessed 2026-10-17).