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House roll call 4 · 34th Congress · Dec 22, 1855

To adopt a resolution, that after this day and until the election of a speaker, the house shall meet at 10 o'clock a.m. (p.70-2)

On Dec 22, 1855, the House voted 109–110. Result: failed. By party: Others 103–41, Democrats 6–69. 6 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
109
No
110
Did not vote
19
Date
Dec 22, 1855

By party

  • Others103 yes · 41 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Democrats6 yes · 69 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 adopt a resolution, that after this day…: House Vote, Dec 22, 1855,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-4/to-adopt-a-resolution-that-after-this-day-and (accessed 2026-10-16).

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