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House roll call 512 · 34th Congress · Dec 2, 1856

To order a call of the house. (p.18-1)

On Dec 2, 1856, the House voted 95–108. Result: failed. By party: Others 30–103, Democrats 65–4, Republicans 0–1. 4 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
95
No
108
Did not vote
35
Date
Dec 2, 1856

By party

  • Others30 yes · 103 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Democrats65 yes · 4 no · 16 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.18-1): House Vote, Dec 2, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-512/to-order-a-call-of-the-house-p-18 (accessed 2026-10-17).