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House roll call 508 · 34th Congress · Dec 1, 1856

To order a call of the house. (p.8-2)

On Dec 1, 1856, the House voted 66–62. Result: passed. By party: Others 20–60, Democrats 46–1, Republicans 0–1. 1 member voted against their own party.

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

Yes
66
No
62
Did not vote
110
Date
Dec 1, 1856

By party

  • Others20 yes · 60 no · 72 didn’t vote
  • Democrats46 yes · 1 no · 38 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 order a call of the house. (p.8-2): House Vote, Dec 1, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-508/to-order-a-call-of-the-house-p-8 (accessed 2026-10-17).