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House roll call 468 · 34th Congress · Aug 23, 1856

To order a call of the house. (p.23-3)

On Aug 23, 1856, the House voted 90–102. Result: failed. By party: Others 25–97, Democrats 65–5. 5 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
90
No
102
Did not vote
46
Date
Aug 23, 1856

By party

  • Others25 yes · 97 no · 30 didn’t vote
  • Democrats65 yes · 5 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 order a call of the house. (p.23-3): House Vote, Aug 23, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-468/to-order-a-call-of-the-house-p-23 (accessed 2026-10-17).