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House roll call 353 · 34th Congress · Jul 23, 1856

To order a call of the house. (p.1728-2)

On Jul 23, 1856, the House voted 71–50. Result: passed. By party: Others 38–41, Democrats 33–9. 9 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
71
No
50
Did not vote
117
Date
Jul 23, 1856

By party

  • Others38 yes · 41 no · 73 didn’t vote
  • Democrats33 yes · 9 no · 43 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.1728-2): House Vote, Jul 23, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-353/to-order-a-call-of-the-house-p-1728 (accessed 2026-10-17).