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House roll call 302 · 34th Congress · Jul 2, 1856

Shall the decision of the chair stand, said decision ruling that, the motion to dispense with the reading of res. Could not be entertained while any member obje

On Jul 2, 1856, the House voted 175–7. Result: passed. By party: Others 115–2, Democrats 60–5. 5 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
175
No
7
Did not vote
56
Date
Jul 2, 1856

By party

  • Others115 yes · 2 no · 35 didn’t vote
  • Democrats60 yes · 5 no · 20 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, “Shall the decision of the chair stand, said…: House Vote, Jul 2, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-302/shall-the-decision-of-the-chair-stand-said-decision (accessed 2026-10-17).