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House roll call 13 · 34th Congress · Dec 26, 1855

To pass the resolution providing that no motion to adjourn shall be in order until a speaker is elected.

On Dec 26, 1855, the House voted 116–86. Result: passed. By party: Others 93–41, Democrats 23–45. 23 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
116
No
86
Did not vote
36
Date
Dec 26, 1855

By party

  • Others93 yes · 41 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Democrats23 yes · 45 no · 17 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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