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House roll call 41 · 34th Congress · Jan 9, 1856

To table resolution that until saturday next at 12 o'clock p.m., no motion to adjourn or take a recess shall be in order unless a speaker be elected before that

On Jan 9, 1856, the House voted 100–90. Result: passed. By party: Others 41–81, Democrats 59–9. 9 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
100
No
90
Did not vote
48
Date
Jan 9, 1856

By party

  • Others41 yes · 81 no · 30 didn’t vote
  • Democrats59 yes · 9 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 table resolution that until saturday next…: House Vote, Jan 9, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-41/to-table-resolution-that-until-saturday-next-at-12 (accessed 2026-10-15).

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