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House roll call 54 · 34th Congress · Jan 16, 1856

To pass a resolution declaring lewis d. Campbell speaker of the house for the 34th Congress.

On Jan 16, 1856, the House voted 50–151. Result: failed. By party: Others 49–79, Democrats 1–72. 1 member voted against their own party.

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

Yes
50
No
151
Did not vote
37
Date
Jan 16, 1856

By party

  • Others49 yes · 79 no · 24 didn’t vote
  • Democrats1 yes · 72 no · 12 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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