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House roll call 8 · 34th Congress · Dec 24, 1855

To table a resolution providing that the house will now proceed to vote viva voce for a speaker of the 34th Congress, and the member having the highest number o

On Dec 24, 1855, the House voted 113–101. Result: passed. By party: Others 44–95, Democrats 69–6. 6 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
113
No
101
Did not vote
24
Date
Dec 24, 1855

By party

  • Others44 yes · 95 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Democrats69 yes · 6 no · 10 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 the…: House Vote, Dec 24, 1855,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-8/to-table-a-resolution-providing-that-the-house-will (accessed 2026-10-15).

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