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House roll call 324 · 34th Congress · Jul 14, 1856

To amend a resolution providing that the house has no jurisdiction over the assault alleged to have been committed by the hon. Preston s. Brooks, a house member

On Jul 14, 1856, the House voted 35–174. Result: failed. By party: Others 26–115, Democrats 11–59. 11 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
35
No
174
Did not vote
27
Date
Jul 14, 1856

By party

  • Others26 yes · 115 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Democrats11 yes · 59 no · 15 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 amend a resolution providing that the…: House Vote, Jul 14, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-324/to-amend-a-resolution-providing-that-the-house-has (accessed 2026-10-17).