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House roll call 210 · 34th Congress · Apr 24, 1856

To sustain the decision of the chair that S. 5 need not be referred to the committee of the whole on the state of the union.

On Apr 24, 1856, the House voted 74–78 (S 5). Result: failed. By party: Others 69–30, Democrats 5–48. 5 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
74
No
78
Did not vote
86
Date
Apr 24, 1856

By party

  • Others69 yes · 30 no · 53 didn’t vote
  • Democrats5 yes · 48 no · 32 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 sustain the decision of the chair that S…: House Vote, Apr 24, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-210/to-sustain-the-decision-of-the-chair-that-s (accessed 2026-10-17).