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House roll call 56 · 34th Congress · Jan 18, 1856

To table the resolution declaring nathaniel p. Banks, speaker of the house; w. Cullom, clerk; adam glossbrenner, sargeant-at-arms; john johnson, postmaster; and

On Jan 18, 1856, the House voted 111–90. Result: passed. By party: Others 42–88, Democrats 69–2. 2 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
111
No
90
Did not vote
37
Date
Jan 18, 1856

By party

  • Others42 yes · 88 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Democrats69 yes · 2 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 table the resolution declaring nathaniel…: House Vote, Jan 18, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-56/to-table-the-resolution-declaring-nathaniel-p-banks-speaker (accessed 2026-10-15).

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