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House roll call 106 · 34th Congress · Feb 2, 1856

To pass resolution declaring that n. Banks is chosen speaker of the house, according to the plurality resolution. (p.341-1)

On Feb 2, 1856, the House voted 156–40. Result: passed. By party: Others 122–10, Democrats 34–30. 30 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
156
No
40
Did not vote
42
Date
Feb 2, 1856

By party

  • Others122 yes · 10 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Democrats34 yes · 30 no · 21 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 pass resolution declaring that n. Banks…: House Vote, Feb 2, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-106/to-pass-resolution-declaring-that-n-banks-is-chosen (accessed 2026-10-17).