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House roll call 81 · 34th Congress · Jan 28, 1856

To table a resolution providing that the house shall proceed to the election of a speaker vive voce, and if after one call of the roll, no member shall have rec

On Jan 28, 1856, the House voted 106–100. Result: passed. By party: Others 41–96, Democrats 65–4. 4 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
106
No
100
Did not vote
32
Date
Jan 28, 1856

By party

  • Others41 yes · 96 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Democrats65 yes · 4 no · 16 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, Jan 28, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-81/to-table-a-resolution-providing-that-the-house-shall (accessed 2026-10-16).

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