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House roll call 70 · 34th Congress · Jan 24, 1856

To read presidential message. (p.298-3)

On Jan 24, 1856, the House voted 108–87. Result: passed. By party: Others 39–85, Democrats 69–2. 2 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
108
No
87
Did not vote
43
Date
Jan 24, 1856

By party

  • Others39 yes · 85 no · 28 didn’t vote
  • Democrats69 yes · 2 no · 14 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 read presidential message. (p.298-3): House Vote, Jan 24, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-70/to-read-presidential-message-p-298-3 (accessed 2026-10-17).