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House roll call 60 · 34th Congress · Jan 21, 1856

To rescind the resolution concerning debate in the house.

On Jan 21, 1856, the House voted 60–133. Result: failed. By party: Others 16–111, Democrats 44–22. 22 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
60
No
133
Did not vote
45
Date
Jan 21, 1856

By party

  • Others16 yes · 111 no · 25 didn’t vote
  • Democrats44 yes · 22 no · 19 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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Capitol Receipts, “To rescind the resolution concerning debate…: House Vote, Jan 21, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-60/to-rescind-the-resolution-concerning-debate-in-the-house (accessed 2026-10-17).