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House roll call 42 · 34th Congress · Jan 9, 1856

To pass a resolution providing that w. R. Smith preside as temporary chairman until a speaker is elected. (p.189-1)

On Jan 9, 1856, the House voted 22–151. Result: failed. By party: Others 21–93, Democrats 1–58. 1 member voted against their own party.

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

Yes
22
No
151
Did not vote
65
Date
Jan 9, 1856

By party

  • Others21 yes · 93 no · 38 didn’t vote
  • Democrats1 yes · 58 no · 26 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 pass a resolution providing that w. R…: House Vote, Jan 9, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-42/to-pass-a-resolution-providing-that-w-r-smith (accessed 2026-10-16).

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