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House roll call 25 · 34th Congress · Dec 31, 1855

To adjourn, during debate on a resolution providing that the house will receive, but not read the President's message, until a speaker has been elected. (p.125

On Dec 31, 1855, the House voted 120–85. Result: passed. By party: Others 60–77, Democrats 60–8. 8 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
120
No
85
Did not vote
33
Date
Dec 31, 1855

By party

  • Others60 yes · 77 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Democrats60 yes · 8 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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Capitol Receipts, “To adjourn, during debate on a resolution…: House Vote, Dec 31, 1855,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-25/to-adjourn-during-debate-on-a-resolution-providing-that (accessed 2026-10-16).

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