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House roll call 211 · 34th Congress · Apr 25, 1856

To table the motion to reconsider the vote by which the house reversed the decision of the chair that S. 5 need not be referred to the committee of the whole on

On Apr 25, 1856, the House voted 70–73 (S 5). Result: failed. By party: Others 21–69, Democrats 50–4. 4 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
70
No
73
Did not vote
94
Date
Apr 25, 1856

By party

  • Others21 yes · 69 no · 62 didn’t vote
  • Democrats50 yes · 4 no · 31 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 table the motion to reconsider the vote…: House Vote, Apr 25, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-211/to-table-the-motion-to-reconsider-the-vote-by (accessed 2026-10-17).