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House roll call 14 · 34th Congress · Dec 26, 1855

To table a resolution providing that the hon. James l. Orr, of south carolina, be invited to preside over this body untill a speaker is elected. (p.84-1)

On Dec 26, 1855, the House voted 88–108. Result: failed. By party: Others 87–43, Democrats 1–65. 1 member voted against their own party.

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

Yes
88
No
108
Did not vote
42
Date
Dec 26, 1855

By party

  • Others87 yes · 43 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Democrats1 yes · 65 no · 19 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 table a resolution providing that the…: House Vote, Dec 26, 1855,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-14/to-table-a-resolution-providing-that-the-hon-james (accessed 2026-10-16).

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