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House roll call 27 · 34th Congress · Jan 2, 1856

To table a resolution providing that the house will proceed to the 85th ballot for speaker, to the 86th, and the 87th, if a speaker has not been elected. If, a

On Jan 2, 1856, the House voted 114–103. Result: passed. By party: Others 42–98, Democrats 72–5. 5 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
114
No
103
Did not vote
21
Date
Jan 2, 1856

By party

  • Others42 yes · 98 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Democrats72 yes · 5 no · 8 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, Jan 2, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-27/to-table-a-resolution-providing-that-the-house-will (accessed 2026-10-15).

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