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House roll call 270 · 34th Congress · May 23, 1856

To table the motion to reconsider the resolution absolving hon. Lawrence keitt and naming hon. Preston and other members as perpetrators of the assault on senat

On May 23, 1856, the House voted 87–61. Result: passed. By party: Others 81–19, Democrats 6–42. 6 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
87
No
61
Did not vote
90
Date
May 23, 1856

By party

  • Others81 yes · 19 no · 52 didn’t vote
  • Democrats6 yes · 42 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 table the motion to reconsider the…: House Vote, May 23, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-270/to-table-the-motion-to-reconsider-the-resolution-absolving (accessed 2026-10-15).