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House roll call 53 · 34th Congress · Jan 15, 1856

To table a resolution providing that if after 3 ballots, a speaker has not been elected, then roll shall again be called, and the member who shall then receive

On Jan 15, 1856, the House voted 105–101. Result: passed. By party: Others 40–93, Democrats 65–8. 8 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
105
No
101
Did not vote
32
Date
Jan 15, 1856

By party

  • Others40 yes · 93 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Democrats65 yes · 8 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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Capitol Receipts, “To table a resolution providing that if…: House Vote, Jan 15, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-53/to-table-a-resolution-providing-that-if-after-3 (accessed 2026-10-16).