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House roll call 40 · 34th Congress · Jan 9, 1856

To order the main question on the resolution that j. L. Orr be made chairman until a speaker is elected. (p.186-1)

On Jan 9, 1856, the House voted 92–106. Result: failed. By party: Others 27–102, Democrats 65–4. 4 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
92
No
106
Did not vote
40
Date
Jan 9, 1856

By party

  • Others27 yes · 102 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Democrats65 yes · 4 no · 16 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 order the main question on the resolution…: House Vote, Jan 9, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-40/to-order-the-main-question-on-the-resolution-that (accessed 2026-10-16).

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