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House roll call 540 · 34th Congress · Dec 15, 1856

To pass resolution on slave trade. (p.123-1, 124-3)

On Dec 15, 1856, the House voted 152–57. Result: passed. By party: Others 128–10, Democrats 23–47, Republicans 1–0. 23 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
152
No
57
Did not vote
29
Date
Dec 15, 1856

By party

  • Others128 yes · 10 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Democrats23 yes · 47 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Republicans1 yes · 0 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 pass resolution on slave trade. (p.123-1…: House Vote, Dec 15, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-540/to-pass-resolution-on-slave-trade-p-123-1 (accessed 2026-10-17).