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House roll call 89 · 34th Congress · Jan 31, 1856

To table the plurality resolution and an amendment thereto declaring the hon. William smith of virginia speaker of the House Of Representatives for the 34th con

On Jan 31, 1856, the House voted 84–132. Result: failed. By party: Others 19–122, Democrats 65–10. 10 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
84
No
132
Did not vote
22
Date
Jan 31, 1856

By party

  • Others19 yes · 122 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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Capitol Receipts, “To table the plurality resolution and an…: House Vote, Jan 31, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-89/to-table-the-plurality-resolution-and-an-amendment-thereto (accessed 2026-10-15).

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