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House roll call 336 · 34th Congress · Jul 15, 1856

To agree to the preamble of resolution relating to the assault on senator sumner, which states that henry edmondson did not have previous knowledge of said assa

On Jul 15, 1856, the House voted 104–83. Result: passed. By party: Others 99–21, Democrats 5–63. 5 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
104
No
83
Did not vote
50
Date
Jul 15, 1856

By party

  • Others99 yes · 21 no · 32 didn’t vote
  • Democrats5 yes · 63 no · 17 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 agree to the preamble of resolution…: House Vote, Jul 15, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-336/to-agree-to-the-preamble-of-resolution-relating-to (accessed 2026-10-17).