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House roll call 504 · 34th Congress · Dec 1, 1856

To adjourn until 12 o'clock tomorrow. (p.7-1)

On Dec 1, 1856, the House voted 144–42. Result: passed. By party: Others 84–37, Democrats 60–4, Republicans 0–1. 4 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
144
No
42
Did not vote
52
Date
Dec 1, 1856

By party

  • Others84 yes · 37 no · 31 didn’t vote
  • Democrats60 yes · 4 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Republicans0 yes · 1 no

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 adjourn until 12 o'clock tomorrow. (p.7-1): House Vote, Dec 1, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-504/to-adjourn-until-12-oclock-tomorrow-p-7-1 (accessed 2026-10-17).