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House roll call 84 · 34th Congress · Jan 30, 1856

To table resolution providing that the house proceed to the election of the speaker. Viva voca, and if after the roll shall have been called three times, no me

On Jan 30, 1856, the House voted 108–108. Result: failed. By party: Others 43–98, Democrats 65–10. 10 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
108
No
108
Did not vote
22
Date
Jan 30, 1856

By party

  • Others43 yes · 98 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Democrats65 yes · 10 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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