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House roll call 83 · 34th Congress · Jan 30, 1856

To pass a resolution providing that the house proceed to elect a speaker in the same way and manner as provided in the U.S. Constitution for the election of a

On Jan 30, 1856, the House voted 136–72. Result: passed. By party: Others 124–15, Democrats 12–57. 12 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
136
No
72
Did not vote
30
Date
Jan 30, 1856

By party

  • Others124 yes · 15 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Democrats12 yes · 57 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 pass a resolution providing that the…: House Vote, Jan 30, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-83/to-pass-a-resolution-providing-that-the-house-proceed (accessed 2026-10-16).

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