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House roll call 94 · 34th Congress · Feb 1, 1856

To table resolution, providing that messrs. Banks, orr, and fuller be appointed to propose a man from this house who shall be declared speaker.

On Feb 1, 1856, the House voted 120–94. Result: passed. By party: Others 105–36, Democrats 15–58. 15 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
120
No
94
Did not vote
24
Date
Feb 1, 1856

By party

  • Others105 yes · 36 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Democrats15 yes · 58 no · 12 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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