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House roll call 242 · 34th Congress · May 14, 1856

To proceed to the consideration of business upon the speaker's table, during debate on H. R. 322 (11 stat. 15, app. 5/7/1856), a bill granting land to florida f

On May 14, 1856, the House voted 64–79 (HR 322). Result: failed. By party: Others 12–76, Democrats 52–3. 3 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
64
No
79
Did not vote
95
Date
May 14, 1856

By party

  • Others12 yes · 76 no · 64 didn’t vote
  • Democrats52 yes · 3 no · 30 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 proceed to the consideration of business…: House Vote, May 14, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-242/to-proceed-to-the-consideration-of-business-upon-the (accessed 2026-10-17).