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House roll call 85 · 34th Congress · Jan 30, 1856

To put the main question on the election of a speaker. (p.321-1)

On Jan 30, 1856, the House voted 109–107. Result: passed. By party: Others 97–44, Democrats 12–63. 12 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
109
No
107
Did not vote
22
Date
Jan 30, 1856

By party

  • Others97 yes · 44 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Democrats12 yes · 63 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 put the main question on the election of…: House Vote, Jan 30, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-85/to-put-the-main-question-on-the-election-of (accessed 2026-10-16).

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