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House roll call 285 · 34th Congress · Jun 9, 1856

To have these words elimated from the journal "MR. Edwards gave notice under the rule of his intention to move for leave to introduce a bill to change the seat

On Jun 9, 1856, the House voted 41–51. Result: failed. By party: Others 20–47, Democrats 21–5. 5 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
41
No
51
Did not vote
145
Date
Jun 9, 1856

By party

  • Others20 yes · 47 no · 85 didn’t vote
  • Democrats21 yes · 5 no · 59 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 have these words elimated from the…: House Vote, Jun 9, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-285/to-have-these-words-elimated-from-the-journal-mr (accessed 2026-10-17).