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House roll call 3 · 34th Congress · Dec 22, 1855

To table a resolution that the house will now proceed to vote vice voce for a speaker of the 34th Congress and the members having the highest number of votes, p

On Dec 22, 1855, the House voted 114–107. Result: passed. By party: Others 44–102, Democrats 70–5. 5 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
114
No
107
Did not vote
17
Date
Dec 22, 1855

By party

  • Others44 yes · 102 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Democrats70 yes · 5 no · 10 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 that the house will…: House Vote, Dec 22, 1855,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-3/to-table-a-resolution-that-the-house-will-now (accessed 2026-10-14).

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