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House roll call 356 · 34th Congress · Jul 23, 1856

To table the motion to reconsider the vote on resolutions relating to the new mexico contested election. (p.1730-1; 1736-2)

On Jul 23, 1856, the House voted 128–22. Result: passed. By party: Others 112–3, Democrats 18–20. 18 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
128
No
22
Did not vote
85
Date
Jul 23, 1856

By party

  • Others112 yes · 3 no · 37 didn’t vote
  • Democrats18 yes · 20 no · 47 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 table the motion to reconsider the vote…: House Vote, Jul 23, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-356/to-table-the-motion-to-reconsider-the-vote-on (accessed 2026-10-17).