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House roll call 31 · 34th Congress · Jan 7, 1856

To order a call of the house.

On Jan 7, 1856, the House voted 100–106. Result: failed. By party: Others 37–95, Democrats 63–11. 11 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
100
No
106
Did not vote
32
Date
Jan 7, 1856

By party

  • Others37 yes · 95 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Democrats63 yes · 11 no · 11 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 order a call of the house.: House Vote, Jan 7, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-31/to-order-a-call-of-the-house (accessed 2026-10-17).