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House roll call 63 · 34th Congress · Jan 21, 1856

To pass a resolution declaring w. Smith speaker of the house for the 34th Congress. (p.281-1)

On Jan 21, 1856, the House voted 47–131. Result: failed. By party: Others 28–86, Democrats 19–45. 19 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
47
No
131
Did not vote
60
Date
Jan 21, 1856

By party

  • Others28 yes · 86 no · 38 didn’t vote
  • Democrats19 yes · 45 no · 21 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 declaring w. Smith…: House Vote, Jan 21, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-63/to-pass-a-resolution-declaring-w-smith-speaker-of (accessed 2026-10-15).

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