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House roll call 221 · 34th Congress · May 5, 1856

To suspend the rules in order that the house may take S. J. RES. 17, an act for enlarging the custom house, post office and court house at milwaukee, wisconsin,

On May 5, 1856, the House voted 94–43 (SJR 17). Result: passed. By party: Others 80–12, Democrats 14–31. 14 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
94
No
43
Did not vote
101
Date
May 5, 1856

By party

  • Others80 yes · 12 no · 60 didn’t vote
  • Democrats14 yes · 31 no · 40 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 suspend the rules in order that the house…: House Vote, May 5, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-221/to-suspend-the-rules-in-order-that-the-house (accessed 2026-10-17).