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House roll call 23 · 34th Congress · Dec 31, 1855

To table the presidents' message until after the election of a speaker. (p.123-2)

On Dec 31, 1855, the House voted 108–104. Result: passed. By party: Others 106–36, Democrats 2–68. 2 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
108
No
104
Did not vote
26
Date
Dec 31, 1855

By party

  • Others106 yes · 36 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Democrats2 yes · 68 no · 15 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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