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House roll call 244 · 34th Congress · May 14, 1856

To proceed to the business on the speaker's table. (p.12223)

On May 14, 1856, the House voted 69–59. Result: passed. By party: Others 24–58, Democrats 46–2. 2 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
69
No
59
Did not vote
108
Date
May 14, 1856

By party

  • Others24 yes · 58 no · 70 didn’t vote
  • Democrats46 yes · 2 no · 37 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 business on the speaker's…: House Vote, May 14, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-244/to-proceed-to-the-business-on-the-speakers-table (accessed 2026-10-17).