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House roll call 534 · 34th Congress · Dec 9, 1856

To seat john whitfield as a delegate from kansas. (p.69-2)

On Dec 9, 1856, the House voted 112–108. Result: passed. By party: Others 38–103, Democrats 74–4, Republicans 0–1. 4 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
112
No
108
Did not vote
18
Date
Dec 9, 1856

By party

  • Others38 yes · 103 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Democrats74 yes · 4 no · 7 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 seat john whitfield as a delegate from…: House Vote, Dec 9, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-534/to-seat-john-whitfield-as-a-delegate-from-kansas (accessed 2026-10-17).