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House roll call 525 · 34th Congress · Dec 4, 1856

To adjourn, during debate on the appeal from the decision of the chair that the President's message cannot be read until the present matter is disposed of. (p.

On Dec 4, 1856, the House voted 99–95. Result: passed. By party: Others 35–90, Democrats 64–4, Republicans 0–1. 4 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
99
No
95
Did not vote
44
Date
Dec 4, 1856

By party

  • Others35 yes · 90 no · 27 didn’t vote
  • Democrats64 yes · 4 no · 17 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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