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House roll call 234 · 34th Congress · May 12, 1856

To suspend the rules in order to introduce a resolution providing security for american citizens when traveling between the waters of the atlantic and pacific o

On May 12, 1856, the House voted 53–74. Result: failed. By party: Others 17–69, Democrats 36–5. 5 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
53
No
74
Did not vote
111
Date
May 12, 1856

By party

  • Others17 yes · 69 no · 66 didn’t vote
  • Democrats36 yes · 5 no · 44 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 to introduce a…: House Vote, May 12…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-234/to-suspend-the-rules-in-order-to-introduce-a (accessed 2026-10-17).