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House roll call 34 · 34th Congress · Jan 9, 1856

To adjourn until wednesday next at 12 noon. (p.170-2)

On Jan 9, 1856, the House voted 102–91. Result: passed. By party: Others 48–75, Democrats 54–16. 16 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
102
No
91
Did not vote
45
Date
Jan 9, 1856

By party

  • Others48 yes · 75 no · 29 didn’t vote
  • Democrats54 yes · 16 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 adjourn until wednesday next at 12 noon…: House Vote, Jan 9, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-34/to-adjourn-until-wednesday-next-at-12-noon-p (accessed 2026-10-17).