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House roll call 1 · 32nd Congress · Dec 1, 1851

To elect a speaker of the house, linn boyd (dem. Ky.) coded 1, edward stanly (wig, n.c.) coded 2, joseph chandler (whig, pa.) coded 5, thaddeus stevens (whig, p

On Dec 1, 1851, the House voted 118–15. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 108–0, Others 32–36.

During the 32nd Congress (1851–1852), Millard Fillmore was president.

Yes
118
No
15
Did not vote
63
Date
Dec 1, 1851

By party

  • Democrats108 yes · 0 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Others32 yes · 36 no · 42 didn’t vote

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 elect a speaker of the house, linn boyd…: House Vote, Dec 1, 1851,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/32-H-1/to-elect-a-speaker-of-the-house-linn-boyd (accessed 2026-10-17).

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