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House roll call 58 · 34th Congress · Jan 19, 1856

To pass the resolution concerning debate in the house.

On Jan 19, 1856, the House voted 119–74. Result: passed. By party: Others 100–24, Democrats 19–50. 19 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
119
No
74
Did not vote
45
Date
Jan 19, 1856

By party

  • Others100 yes · 24 no · 28 didn’t vote
  • Democrats19 yes · 50 no · 16 didn’t vote

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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