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House roll call 61 · 34th Congress · Jan 21, 1856

To table a resolution providing that, "whereas, the House Of Representatives has made an honest effort to organize by the election of a speaker, which has foile

On Jan 21, 1856, the House voted 111–85. Result: passed. By party: Others 105–24, Democrats 6–61. 6 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
111
No
85
Did not vote
42
Date
Jan 21, 1856

By party

  • Others105 yes · 24 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Democrats6 yes · 61 no · 18 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 a resolution providing that…: House Vote, Jan 21, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-61/to-table-a-resolution-providing-that-whereas-the-house (accessed 2026-10-16).

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