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House roll call 76 · 34th Congress · Jan 26, 1856

To pass the resolution adopting a condemnatory view of the useless agitation of the slavery question in or out of Congress. (p.300)

On Jan 26, 1856, the House voted 100–103. Result: failed. By party: Others 96–38, Democrats 4–65. 4 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
100
No
103
Did not vote
35
Date
Jan 26, 1856

By party

  • Others96 yes · 38 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Democrats4 yes · 65 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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Capitol Receipts, “To pass the resolution adopting a…: House Vote, Jan 26, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-76/to-pass-the-resolution-adopting-a-condemnatory-view-of (accessed 2026-10-17).