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House roll call 266 · 34th Congress · May 23, 1856

To table an appeal of MR. Clingman, regarding consideration of a resolution relating to the assault on senator sumner. (p.1290-3; 1291-2)

On May 23, 1856, the House voted 85–71. Result: passed. By party: Others 82–22, Democrats 4–49. 4 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
85
No
71
Did not vote
81
Date
May 23, 1856

By party

  • Others82 yes · 22 no · 48 didn’t vote
  • Democrats4 yes · 49 no · 32 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 table an appeal of MR. Clingman…: House Vote, May 23, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-266/to-table-an-appeal-of-mr-clingman-regarding-consideration (accessed 2026-10-17).