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House roll call 55 · 34th Congress · Jan 17, 1856

To pass a resolution providing that the house will proceed to the election of a speaker by voice, and if after the roll shall have been called 3 times no member

On Jan 17, 1856, the House voted 94–106. Result: failed. By party: Others 88–41, Democrats 6–65. 6 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
94
No
106
Did not vote
38
Date
Jan 17, 1856

By party

  • Others88 yes · 41 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Democrats6 yes · 65 no · 14 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 the…: House Vote, Jan 17, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-55/to-pass-a-resolution-providing-that-the-house-will (accessed 2026-10-16).

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