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House roll call 87 · 34th Congress · Jan 31, 1856

To adopt resolution that house proceed to vote for a speaker and that those who support this resolution will cast their first vote for james l. Orr and if hi is

On Jan 31, 1856, the House voted 30–176. Result: failed. By party: Others 20–112, Democrats 10–64. 10 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
30
No
176
Did not vote
32
Date
Jan 31, 1856

By party

  • Others20 yes · 112 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Democrats10 yes · 64 no · 11 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 adopt resolution that house proceed to…: House Vote, Jan 31, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-87/to-adopt-resolution-that-house-proceed-to-vote-for (accessed 2026-10-16).

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