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House roll call 269 · 34th Congress · May 23, 1856

To agree to preamble and resolution relating to the assault on senator sumner as modified so that the name of hon. Lawrence keitt be eliminated as perpetrator o

On May 23, 1856, the House voted 93–68. Result: passed. By party: Others 87–20, Democrats 6–48. 6 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
93
No
68
Did not vote
77
Date
May 23, 1856

By party

  • Others87 yes · 20 no · 45 didn’t vote
  • Democrats6 yes · 48 no · 31 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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