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House roll call 7 · 34th Congress · Dec 22, 1855

To table a resolution providing that from and after this day no debate shall be in order until a speaker is elected. (p.72-3)

On Dec 22, 1855, the House voted 103–109. Result: failed. By party: Others 33–105, Democrats 70–4. 4 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
103
No
109
Did not vote
26
Date
Dec 22, 1855

By party

  • Others33 yes · 105 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Democrats70 yes · 4 no · 11 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 from…: House Vote, Dec 22, 1855,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-7/to-table-a-resolution-providing-that-from-and-after (accessed 2026-10-15).

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