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House roll call 72 · 34th Congress · Jan 25, 1856

To table motion to rescind the resolution prohibiting debate for one week or until a speaker is elected.

On Jan 25, 1856, the House voted 103–91. Result: passed. By party: Others 84–43, Democrats 19–48. 19 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
103
No
91
Did not vote
44
Date
Jan 25, 1856

By party

  • Others84 yes · 43 no · 25 didn’t vote
  • Democrats19 yes · 48 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 motion to rescind the resolution…: House Vote, Jan 25, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-72/to-table-motion-to-rescind-the-resolution-prohibiting-debate (accessed 2026-10-16).

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