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House roll call 95 · 34th Congress · Feb 1, 1856

To table resolution that gilchrist porter be declared speaker of the house. (p.333)

On Feb 1, 1856, the House voted 145–65. Result: passed. By party: Others 98–39, Democrats 47–26. 26 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
145
No
65
Did not vote
28
Date
Feb 1, 1856

By party

  • Others98 yes · 39 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Democrats47 yes · 26 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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