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House roll call 35 · 34th Congress · Jan 9, 1856

To order a call of the house. (p.170-3)

On Jan 9, 1856, the House voted 77–127. Result: failed. By party: Others 26–103, Democrats 51–24. 24 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
77
No
127
Did not vote
34
Date
Jan 9, 1856

By party

  • Others26 yes · 103 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Democrats51 yes · 24 no · 10 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. (p.170-3): House Vote, Jan 9, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-35/to-order-a-call-of-the-house-p-170 (accessed 2026-10-17).