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House roll call 78 · 34th Congress · Jan 26, 1856

To pass the resolution concerning the agitation of the slavery question. (p.301)

On Jan 26, 1856, the House voted 102–100. Result: passed. By party: Others 36–97, Democrats 66–3. 3 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
102
No
100
Did not vote
36
Date
Jan 26, 1856

By party

  • Others36 yes · 97 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Democrats66 yes · 3 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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