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House roll call 347 · 34th Congress · Jul 21, 1856

To suspend the rules and take from the speaker's table a resolution providing for the final adjournment of Congress on monday, august 11, next.

On Jul 21, 1856, the House voted 120–46. Result: passed. By party: Others 71–43, Democrats 49–3. 3 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
120
No
46
Did not vote
72
Date
Jul 21, 1856

By party

  • Others71 yes · 43 no · 38 didn’t vote
  • Democrats49 yes · 3 no · 33 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 suspend the rules and take from the…: House Vote, Jul 21, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-347/to-suspend-the-rules-and-take-from-the-speakers (accessed 2026-10-17).