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House roll call 212 · 34th Congress · Apr 25, 1856

To reconsider vote by which the house reversed the chair in its decision that S. 5, shall not necessarily be referred to the committee of the whole on the state

On Apr 25, 1856, the House voted 74–71 (S 5). Result: passed. By party: Others 69–24, Democrats 5–47. 5 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
74
No
71
Did not vote
93
Date
Apr 25, 1856

By party

  • Others69 yes · 24 no · 59 didn’t vote
  • Democrats5 yes · 47 no · 33 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 reconsider vote by which the house…: House Vote, Apr 25, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-212/to-reconsider-vote-by-which-the-house-reversed-the (accessed 2026-10-17).